The Yoga of Action · 3.11
Supreme: Selfless Action
देवान्भावयतानेन ते देवा भावयन्तु वः।
परस्परं भावयन्तः श्रेयः परमवाप्स्यथ॥ ३.११ ॥
devān bhāvayatānena te devā bhāvayantu vaḥ
parasparaṁ bhāvayantaḥ śhreyaḥ param avāpsyatha
Translation
Worship the powers of Nature, and let them nourish you in return; thus, supporting each other, you shall attain your highest welfare.
— Shri Purohit Swami (1935), public domain
Meaning
This draft lesson introduces Bhagavad Gita 3.11 through stronger key ideas from the verse: supreme, celestial gods, will be pleased. In the context of Selfless Action, learners connect Sanskrit vocabulary to the verse's teaching before applying it to daily choices. Review this draft before publication.
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