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worshiping different gods. In such eases actions do bear their fruits in this world." - 12 Note: Point made here is that material fruits which are
obtained by worshiping different gods are of no avail to become " one with me" as indicated in verse No. 10 चातुर्वर्ण्य मया सृष्टं गुणकर्मविभागशः ।
तस्य कर्तारमपि मां विद्धयकर्तारमव्ययम्॥१३ ॥
"I have created four varnas (Castes) in accordance with different Gunas (characteristics) and Karmas (actions) of each. Though I am the creator of these Varnas, I, being immutable, do not feel that I am the doer."13 Note: The reason of this apparent contradiction is
found in verse No. 14 which follows. न मां कर्माणि लिम्पन्ति न मे कर्मफले स्पृहा । इति मां योऽभिजानाति कर्मभिर्न स बद्धयते॥१४॥
"Actions do not affect me, nor have I any desire to reap the fruits thereof. Therefore, those who understand this nature of mine are also not bound by action."- 14
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