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niyataṃ saṅgarahitamarāgadveṣataḥ kṛtam . aphalaprepsunā karma yattatsāttvikamucyate
那种由不渴望回报之人，在没有执着、没有爱憎的情况下，所履行的日常义务性行动，被宣称为源自悦性（Sattva）。
The daily obligatory action which is performed without attachment and without likes or dislikes by one who does not hanker for rewards, that is said to be born of sattva.
规定（Niyatam）指被规定，义务性的。人不会因爱或恨而激动地履行义务性行动。这是一种纯粹的行动。这种纯粹行动的执行者会体验到巨大的喜悦。他全心全意地履行职责或做任何其他工作，不计较回报，而是乐意将其奉献给主。他按照经典（scriptures）的指示行事。阿周那啊，现在吾将向你解释激性（Rajasic）或激情（passionate）行动的性质。请你全神贯注地聆听吾的教诲。
Niyatam Ordained Obligatory. One is not excited to perform an obligatory action through love or hatred.This is a pure act. The performer of such pure action experiences great joy. He does his duty or any other work wholeheartedly not caring for the reward but offering it willingly at the feet of the Lord. He works in accordancw with the dictates of the scriptures. Now I will explain to thee? O Arjuna? the nature of action which is Rajasic or passionate. Do thou listen to Me with rapt attention.