Gita Jayanti. Ma phaleshu kadachana

 Surrender the fruits. 2.47

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“Ma phaleshu kadachana” (मा फलषु कदाचन) is a Sanskrit phrase from the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 47.

The full verse is:

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।

मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥

Transliteration:

Karmanye vadhikaraste

Ma phaleshu kadachana

Ma karmaphalahetur bhur

Ma te sango ’stv akarmani

Meaning of “Ma phaleshu kadachana”

• “Ma” = not
• “Phaleshu” = in the fruits (results)
• “Kadachana” = ever / at any time

So “Ma phaleshu kadachana” means:

👉 “Never (at any time) be attached to the results of your actions.”

Context and Full Meaning of the Verse

Sri Krishna tells Arjuna:

• You have the right to perform your actions
• But you are not entitled to the results of those actions
• Do not act with the expectation of rewards
• And do not fall into inaction either

Essence

It teaches karma yoga —

➡️ Focus on your duty, not on the outcomes. Do your best without attachment.

If you’d like, I can:

• translate it in a simpler way,
• explain the philosophy behind it,
• or help you memorize/chant the complete verse.