Bhagavad Gita 3.35

Better one's own dharma, though imperfectly performed, than the dharma of another well performed.

Theme: Purpose

"Better one's own dharma, though imperfectly performed, than the dharma of another well performed. Better to die in one's own dharma; the dharma of another is fraught with peril."

Modern explanation

In the middle of the day, return to this: An imperfect life that is truly yours beats a polished life borrowed from someone else.

Practical application

Audit the last three hours: which task most belonged to you? Do more of that.

Reflection question

What would change if I treated this ordinary work as sacred?

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