Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: According to Gita, one can purify her/his mind through Nishkama Karma, as she/he does not have desire for result of action. Reason R: Sakama Karma binds one, because one does not claim her/his as doer.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is not correct.
• D. A is not correct but R is correct.

Hint:

Gita emphasizes Nishkama Karma as the path of inner purification and freedom from bondage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Bhagavadgita teaches that Nishkama Karma purifies the mind because actions are performed without attachment to results. \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion A is correct}} \]
Step 2: The Reason states that Sakama Karma binds because one does not claim oneself as doer.
Step 3: Actually, Sakama Karma binds due to attachment and desire for fruits of action. Hence, the Reason is incorrect.
Step 4: Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{A is correct but R is not correct}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3)}} \]