Word meanings
- karmaṇā
- by the performance of prescribed duties
- eva
- only
- hi
- certainly
- sansiddhim
- perfection
- āsthitāḥ
- attained
- janaka-ādayaḥ
- King Janak and other kings
- loka-saṅgraham
- for the welfare of the masses
- eva api
- only
- sampaśyan
- considering
- kartum
- to perform
- arhasi
- you should
Translations
Janaka and others attained perfection indeed through action alone; even with the intention of protecting the masses, you should perform action.
King Janaka and others attained perfection through action alone. Even for the sake of enlightening the world, it is your duty to act.
For Janaka and others strove to attain liberation through action itself. You should perform your duties, keeping in view the prevention of mankind from going astray.
राजा जनक-जैसे अनेक महापुरुष भी कर्मके द्वारा ही परमसिद्धिको प्राप्त हुए हैं। इसलिये लोकसंग्रहको देखते हुए भी तू (निष्कामभावसे) कर्म करनेके योग्य है।Commentary
Samsiddhi is Moksha (perfection or liberation). Janaka, (Asvapati) and others had perfect knowledge of the Self, and yet they performed actions in order to set an example to the masses. They worked for the guidance of men.