कृतं किमपि नैव स्यादिति सञ्चिन्त्य तत्त्वतः, यदा यत् कर्तुमायाति तत्कृत्वासे यथासुखम्। ॥1॥
kṛtaṁ kimapi naiva syād-iti sañcintya tattvataḥ, yadā yat kartumāyāti tatkṛtvāse yathā-sukham. (1)
This verse expresses that by realizing the true nature of the Self, which is not involved in actions, one can freely engage in life's tasks and find genuine happiness. It emphasizes a sense of peace that comes from understanding one's true essence.
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