He thus becomes unattached to anything material; he accustoms himself to finding pleasure in nothing other than the spiritual bliss given by devotional service. The renunciate is considered to be free from the consequences of his past actions, but the being established in Krishna consciousness attains this perfection quite naturally, without even having to embrace the order of renunciation. This state of mind of the renounced person is called the perfection of union or communion with Godhead. One who thus finds satisfaction within himself fears no consequences for his actions.

Loving and devoted service offered to Krishna, God, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the manifestation of love for Godhead. Blessed are those who act for God, for their actions have no effect or consequence, good or bad.

Truly, those who act in God consciousness automatically escape the imprisonment of karma. If they dedicate all their actions to the Lord alone, they neither experience nor suffer from their effects. Although they always continue to act, they shine with keen intelligence among men, for they do so for God. Their actions are therefore pure, for they have no material consequences.

Those immersed in pure spirituality need have no fear, for they know themselves to be the servants of the Supreme Eternal, Krishna, and never hesitate to act in God consciousness. All their actions, free from all material desires, are aimed solely at the pleasure of God, and their only consequence is absolute happiness. By acting in full awareness of their subordination to Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they are immune to all material consequences of their actions.

This is the perfection of love for Godhead.

These are the reasons why God advises us not to become attached to the fruits of action.

In truth, three factors must be considered here: prescribed duty, independent action, and inaction.

Prescribed duties correspond to the obligations one must fulfill while subject to the influence of the three gunas, the three attributes and modes of influence of material nature: virtue, passion, and ignorance.

Independent actions correspond to those performed without heeding the instructions given to us by the Vedas (the original holy scriptures) and spiritual masters.

Inaction consists of refusing to fulfill one's duty.

The Lord advises not to take the path of inaction, but rather to act according to one's duty without attachment to the results, for one who attaches oneself to the fruits of action takes upon himself the responsibility for his actions, and must therefore enjoy or suffer their consequences.