Chapter 3, Verse 35 of the Bhagavad Gita states:
One of my favourite verses.
श्रेयान् स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्।
स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः॥
śhreyān swa-dharmo viguṇaḥ para-dharmāt sv-anuṣhṭhitāt
swa-dharme nidhanaṁ śhreyaḥ para-dharmo bhayāvahaḥ
It is better to perform one's own duty, though imperfectly, than to perform another's duty perfectly. Performing one's own duties, though with flaws, is preferable; for following another's path is fraught with danger.
Meaning
This verse emphasizes the importance of adhering to one's own dharma, or duty, which is determined by one's nature, abilities, and role in society. Even if one performs their own duty imperfectly, it is considered more virtuous and safer than performing someone else's duty perfectly. The idea is that following one's own path aligns with one's true nature and contributes to personal and spiritual growth, whereas following another's path can lead to confusion, lack of fulfillment, and potential peril.
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