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कर्मानुष्ठानमज्ञानाद्यथैवोपरमस्तथा, बुद्ध्वा सम्यगिदं तत्त्वमेवमेवाहमास्थितः। ॥4॥

karmānuṣṭhānam-ajñānādyathaivoparamas-tathā, buddhvā samyag-idaṁ tattvam-evam-evāham-āsthitaḥ. (4)

This verse suggests that both avoiding action and taking action can come from a lack of understanding. By recognizing this truth, the speaker finds peace and contentment within themselves.

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