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 sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the intelligent.

But even these actions should be done leaving aside attachment and fruit, O Pârtha; that is my certain and best belief.

Verily renunciation of actions that are prescribed is not proper; the relinquishment thereof from delusion is said to be of darkness.

He who relinquisheth an action from fear of physical suffering, saying "Painful," thus performing a passionate relinquishment, obtaineth not the fruit of relinquishment.