karmayoga - Verse śloka 8
śloka 8
niyataṃ kuru karma tvaṃ karma jyāyo hyakarmaṇaḥ |
śarīrayātrāpi ca te na prasiddhyedakarmaṇaḥ ||3-8||
Translation
Perform your ordained (duty) action, for action is superior to inaction. Without action, even the maintenance of your body would not be accomplished.