A leader, such as a warrior or king, "sets the standard for the world to follow" (stanza 21, pg. 621 of text), as Krishna says and thus must take whatever action is necessary for the world to not be destroyed, to set examples of goodness and right in his own actions. By separating himself from these actions, thus becoming detached, he can achieve this...
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Another main reason that Krishna feels detachment is necessary is this: "You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty." (Bhagavad-Gita 2...
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Bhagavad Gita Another concept Krishna presents Arjuna with is the detachment from his desires. “Be intent on action, not the fruits of action avoid attractions to the fruits and the attachment to inaction” (The Bhagavad Gita, pg...	3 / 575
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