Chapter 67: Resoluteness of Action

Verse 665
Two master sculptors have just finished an amazing stone murti, which stands behind them. They are being honored by the leaders of their community. Crowds have gathered to praise their accomplishment.

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Verse 661

What is called resoluteness of action is, in truth,
resoluteness of mind. It is a quality unlike any other.

Verse 662

Avoiding all failure-prone action and remaining undiscouraged by
failures are said to be the dual directives of wise men.

Verse 663

Revealing an action after its completion is resoluteness.
Disclosing an action midway causes endless misery.

Verse 664

It is easy for anyone to speak of a plan,
but difficult indeed to execute what has been spoken.

Verse 665

Strong-willed exploits of virtuous men
win the crown’s respect and the crowd’s acclaim.

Verse 666

Those who think will have their thoughts fulfilled,
just as they thought, provided they possess strength of will.

Verse 667

Do not disparage men who appear small, for there are those,
seemingly insignificant, who are like the linchpin of a mighty chariot.

Verse 668

Visualize actions with unclouded clarity,
then forcefully undertake them without delay or indecision.

Verse 669

Despite dire hardships, hold to strength of mind
and do those deeds which yield joy of heart.

Verse 670

The world has no use for those who have no use for resolute
action, whatever other strengths they may possess.