5:2  

श्रीभगवानुवाच
संन्यासः कर्मयोगश्च निःश्रेयसकरावुभौ ।
तयोस्तु कर्मसंन्यासात्कर्मयोगो विशिष्यते ॥५- २॥

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Transliteration

shriibhagawaanuwaacha

saMnyaasaH karmayogashcha niHshreyasakaraawubhau ।

tayostu karmasaMnyaasaatkarmayogo wishiShyate ॥५- २॥

Translation

The blessed lord said,
Renunciation and action-yoga are both producers of welfare.
Even so, from renunciation of action, action-yoga distinguishes.

The blessed lord said,
Renunciation and action-yoga both produce welfare. However, action-yoga stands out from renunciation of action.

Translation

The Supreme Lord said: Karma-Samnyasa, and Karma-yoga both lead to the Supreme. But, of the two, Karma-yoga is superior to Karma-Samnyasa.

Translation

The Blessed Lord said: The renunciation of work and work in devotion are both good for liberation. But, of the two, work in devotional service is better than renunciation of works.