योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय। सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते॥ २.४८॥
Complete Sanskrit verse · source linked below; explanation is a new paraphrase
Plain-language interpretation
The verse connects action with steadiness and a loosening of attachment. Its full context is richer than any one-sentence interpretation.
Part of a discussion about how to act thoughtfully amid difficult circumstances.
A practical reflection
Before a task, notice how you feel. Can you proceed with a little more steadiness?