Gita : Ch-3. Slo-22.
Srimad Bhagavad-Gita : Chapter-3. ( Karma-yogam ) Slokam-22. ( Hey Arjuna, there is no work prescribed for Me within all the three planetary systems. Nor am I in want of anything, nor have I need to obtain anything—and yet I am engaged in work. ) Na me parthasti kartavyam trishu lokeshu kincana, nanavaptamavaptavyam varta eva ca karmani. partha = hey Arjuna; me kartavyam na asti = for me there is nothing to perform; trishu lokeshu = why because in three worlds; anavaptam avaptavyam = not gained and to be gained; kincana na (api) ca = not there, still I am; karmani varta eva = engaged in karmam continously. Now Lord Krishna is clarifying His position by stating that there is no performance of any prescribed Vedic action required of Him; yet ...