Verse 2.49-50

Verse 2.49: “For, by far, O Dhanamjaya, is the action (with its fruit) inferior to the Yoga of Discernment. Seek refuge in Discernment: erring wretches are they that lust after fruits.

Verse 2.50: “United to this Discernment, one discards both the well-done and the ill-done of this world. Therefore, apply thyself to the Yoga. Yoga in action bespeaks craftsmanship. (273)

Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar:

O Arjuna, evenness of mind is the sole essence of Yoga, wherein are naturally unity of vision (illumination) and action. Considered from the point of view of the Yoga of Discernment, performance of fruit-motived action looks inferior to that of Yoga. And yet the performance of these actions prepares the way to the Yoga of Discernment since this Yoga is the consummation reached through the performance of non-motived actions. Therefore, this Yoga of Discernment is a strong shelter, and O Arjuna, you should seek refuge in it, and rid yourself of the desire for fruit from the bottom of your heart. Those that apply themselves to this Yoga of Discernment, cross over to the other bank of mundane existence and the shackles of both merit and sin drop off from them.