Ashtavakra Gita Verse 16.2
भोगं कर्म समाधिं वा कुरु विज्ञ तथापि ते ।
चित्तं निरस्तसर्वाशमत्यर्थं रोचयिष्यति ॥ २ ॥
You may, as a learned man, indulge in wealth, activity and meditation, but your mind will still long for that which is the cessation of desire, and beyond all goals.
The meaning of this verse is that no matter how much one enjoys worldly pleasures, performs good deeds, or practices spiritual disciplines, one cannot attain the Supreme Peace and Bliss that comes from Realizing one's True Nature. The mind, which is the source of all desires and attachments, will always be restless and dissatisfied until it is freed from all illusions and merged with the absolute reality. Therefore, one should not be attached to the fruits of one's actions, but rather seek the knowledge of the Self, which is the Highest Goal of human life.
This verse is similar to some other verses from Vedic texts that also emphasize the importance of Self-Realization and detachment from worldly pursuits.
- Kaivalya Upanishad 3:
न कर्मणा न प्रजया धनेन त्यागेनैके अमृतत्वमानशुः । परेण नाकं निहितं गुहायां विभ्राजते यद्यतयो विशन्ति ॥
Not by action, nor by progeny, nor by wealth, but by renunciation alone some attained immortality. That which is hidden in the highest heaven, shines forth when the seers enter into it.
- Bhagavad Gita 18.54:
कामं क्रोधं लोभं मोहं त्यक्त्वाऽत्मानं भवाय को । आत्मज्ञानं विशुद्धात्मा कौतस्थो ब्रह्मनिर्वाणम् ॥
Having abandoned desire, anger, greed and delusion, who would not be happy? The Self-Realized soul, pure in heart, steady in mind, attains liberation in Brahman.
- Maitri Upanishad 6.34:
सर्वं परवशं दुःखं सर्वमात्मवशं सुखम् ।
एतद् विद्यात् समासेन लक्षणं सुखदुःखयोः ॥
All that is dependent on others is misery; all that is dependent on oneself is happiness. This is to be known in brief as the characteristic of happiness and sorrow.
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