Intro by Neeti Keswani, host of the Luxury Unplugged Podcast:
Welcome to another soul-stirring episode of Luxury Unplugged, part of our Spirituality Series where we decode ancient wisdom for modern living. Today’s topic is one of the most powerful principles of the Bhagavad Gita — doing Karma without expectation.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or seeker, you’ve likely struggled with this question:
“How do I give my best without becoming attached to the results?”
This episode, airing every Thursday at 7 AM, uncovers the truth behind selfless action — a concept that challenges our deepest instincts, yet holds the key to lasting peace, spiritual evolution, and inner power.
Q1: Neeti, what does it really mean to “do karma without expectations”?
Neeti Keswani:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us a timeless lesson: “Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana.”
This means: You have the right to perform your actions, but not to the fruits of those actions.
To do karma without expectations is to act with full dedication, but detach from the outcome. It doesn’t mean you don’t care — it means you don’t let your identity or emotional state be defined by the results.
This creates freedom — the freedom to act without fear of failure or obsession with success.
Q2: Is it even possible to work without expecting results?
Neeti Keswani:
Let’s be honest — it’s hard. We are wired to seek validation and measure success. But that’s where spiritual discipline comes in. The Gita doesn’t tell you to become indifferent; it guides you to focus on the process, the intention, and your dharma.
When your work is aligned with purpose, and not ego or outcome, you become:
- More present
- More peaceful
- Less anxious about winning or losing
I remind myself of this every time I write a book, record a podcast, or lead a coaching session. I give my best — then release the attachment.
Q3: How can we practice this in daily life or business?
Neeti Keswani:
Start with awareness. Notice where you’re over-identifying with results — like social media likes, income numbers, or people’s reactions. Then:
- Set intentions instead of expectations.
Work with devotion, but without needing a guarantee. - Detach with love.
You can care deeply and still let go. - Practice gratitude for the effort itself.
Celebrate that you showed up, gave your best, and stayed in alignment with your truth.
This is a muscle you build over time. And when you do — your actions become more powerful, because they’re free from fear.
Q4: What does the Gita say about success then?
Neeti Keswani:
The Bhagavad Gita doesn’t define success as winning — it defines it as self-mastery.
It says that when you act from your higher self — with integrity, without craving or fear — you’re already successful, no matter what the external result.
In fact, true success is peace, not a particular outcome.
So next time you’re chasing a goal, pause and ask:
Am I doing this with presence? With purpose? With surrender?
That’s when karma becomes a spiritual practice.
Conclusion:
Doing karma without expectations isn’t passive — it’s one of the most active, empowered ways to live.
It helps you reclaim your energy, stay emotionally grounded, and live your purpose without being enslaved by success or failure.
As the Gita teaches us — do your work with love, and let the Universe handle the rest.
🔗 About Neeti Keswani:
I’m Neeti Keswani, your guide on the journey of self-mastery and soulful success. I’m the host of Luxury Unplugged Podcast and author of the bestselling book Live Your Dreams. Through conversations, coaching, and conscious content, I help modern seekers align luxury with spiritual fulfillment.
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