Verse 2.40

Verse 2.40: “Herein there is no destruction of initial effort; nor does there ensue any impediment (due to deficiency or non-con-tinuation). Even a very little (practice) of this Dharma (Discipline) saves (one) from greater danger. (233)

Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar:

In the same way (one) walking on this path of Yoga without damage. to his worldly happiness can of certainty attain salvation in the end, thus making the best of both the worlds. This path of even-tempered activism has thus the Samkhya Path included in itself. The principle underlying the even-tempered activism is to continue doing action but not to harbour any attachment to the fruit of action. Just as an exorcist is not liable to be possessed by ghosts, (in that way) one perfect in the enlightenment of even-tempered activism is not entangled in any limitations (upādhi) of worldly life’s action. That Yoga of discernment (even-tempered activism) is above deserts, good or ill and sin, and being extremely subtle and yet very firm is above the sway of the three Gunas. Should you, O Arjuna, be able to secure with the help of the merit of former good life, even in a small measure, the light of this discernment in your heart, you will have destroyed completely for yourself the danger of the cycle of life and death.