Tat, it's all for That

tadityanabhisandhāya phalaṃ yajñatapaḥkriyāḥdānakriyāśca vividhāḥ kriyante mokṣakāṅkṣibhiḥ

Saying Tat, That, without seeking the fruit, those who seek freedom perform offering, discipline and many kinds of giving.

What it means

The second word, Tat, means That, the infinite beyond us. Those seeking moksha, freedom, say Tat as they offer, practise and give, without wanting anything back. It's a way of saying, this isn't for me. It's for That. Letting go of wanting the reward makes the act lighter and freer.

The story

Arjuna is learning to fight without wanting the kingdom for himself. Saying Tat is exactly that, offering the act and its fruit to something greater.

In your life

Imagine a scientist who spends her career on research that will help people long after she's gone. Dedicate one piece of work today to something bigger than you.