“ Just as a lotus leaf is unsullied by water, the yogi who performs actions, forswearing attachment and surrendering his actions to the Infinite, remains unbound by the sin ”
Source: Bhagavad Gita 5:10
Categories: Analogy Bhagavad gita
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