This right-mindedness is not affected by merit nor by sin?

Question

In this there is no loss of effort nor lapse by non-performance. Even a little of this yogi saves one from great fear.

By this yoga one does not miss worldly pleasures nor liberation. If it is interrupted in the middle, it remains intact. One should live performing actions, but without an eye on their fruits. Even as an exorcist is not possessed by a ghost, so a right-minded and selfless person is not affected by ' external conditions. This right-mindedness is not affected by merit nor by sin; it is subtle, constant and untainted by the three qualities. Even if a little of this right-mindedness is acquired through merit, it illumines the mind of a person, and he loses all fear of worldly existence.

Source:- Jnaneswari viz Bhagavad Gita

Can we say Lord Krishna is ridiculing the lawful and systematic existence of the world ? A little bit Leg pulling like stuff? Any opinions?

Answer 1

I think he's just saying that you should do the right thing whether is seems like it will produce a desirable outcome, whether it is difficult, or whether you've always done the right thing in the past or not. He also seems to be saying that if you learn to behave ethically, regardless of the consequences, you'll also stop being frightened of the consequences.

I'm not familiar with Hindu philosophy, so I can't comment on what constitutes ethical, or good, behavior according to that system. But, it doesn't seem as though the author was ridiculing anything. He does appear to imply that our social systems make it difficult to do the right thing, though.