Yoga is skill in action.
A person endowed with intelligence gives up both good and evil deeds in this world.
Therefore engage yourself in Yoga, for Yoga is the skill in actions.
— Bhagavad Gita 2.50
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बुद्धियुक्तो जहातीह उभे सुकृतदुष्कृते ।
तस्माद्योगाय युज्यस्व योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् ॥२.५०॥
buddhi yukto jahatiha ubhe sukrita dushkrite
tasmad yogaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kaushalam
— Bhagvad Gita 2.50
A man engaged in devotional service rids himself of both good and bad actions even in this life. Therefore strive for yoga, which is the art of all work.
– Swami Prabhupada
One who prudently practices the science of work without attachment can get rid of both good and bad reactions in this life itself. Therefore, strive for Yog, which is the art of working skillfully (in proper consciousness).
– Swami Mukundananda
The man of equanimity born of wisdom releases himself both from good and bad even in this life. Therefore strive for nishkama karma with an equal mind. Yoga is skill in action.