Bhagavad Gitā : II, 48
Equanimity of mind is emphasized here for achieving the best result of all our actions (projects). Our minds get agitated because of our likes & dislikes for the type of work we have to do, the colleagues involved and worry about the end result (success or failure). Let our focus be on our final goal of becoming a noble individual and union with the Brahman.
Evaluate every action. Consider your own intentions behind the action and the means used in performing the action. ‘Action’ is good if the intention is without any selfish motive and methods used do not harm others. We have a choice in the selection of our thoughts and actions. We do not have any control over what follows the ‘action’ (the consequences).
Every act or even a thought has similar consequences. ‘Good’ thoughts and ‘good’ actions have ‘good’ consequences. If we do something for others with good intentions and without expecting anything in return, good things will eventually happen to us too. We do not have any control over when or what the consequences will be. It is essential that we analyze our intentions continuously, do our best, work hard, perceiver, and leave the results to Him.
“In regard to every action one must know
the result that is expected to follow,
the means there to, and the capacity for it.
He who, being thus equipped, is without desire for the result
and is yet wholly engrossed in the due fulfillment
of the task before him,
is said to have renounced the fruits of his action.”
M. K. Gāndhi
Creating our Destiny
अथो ख वा ः काममय एवायं पु ष इ त
स यथाकामो भव त त तुभव त
य तुभव त त म कु ते
य म कुरते तद भसंप ते
Atho khalvāhuhu kāmamay evāyam purush eeti
sa yathākāmo bhavati tatkraturbhavati