Pitiable are those whose motives are the fruits of action

From the Bhagavad Gita (2.49). I am freshly arrived at Sanskrit and very much at the stage where precise literality of translation is more important than smooth rendering.

Far away indeed is worse action from balanced intellect, o winner of wealth. In the intellect seek refuge. Pitiable are those whose motives are the fruits of actions.

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