Why people seek quick results

kāṅkṣantaḥ karmaṇāṃ siddhiṃ yajanta iha devatāḥkṣipraṃ hi mānuṣe loke siddhirbhavati karmajā

Wanting success in their actions, people here worship the devas, for success from action comes quickly in the human world.

What it means

Krishna observes human nature without judging it. Many people want quick success in their karma, their actions. So they pray to the devas, the powers of nature, for rewards. And in this world, he says, such results come quickly. Quick, but not lasting. Deeper freedom takes a different path.

The story

Krishna isn't condemning anyone. He's explaining why most people focus on short-term rewards. He's gently pointing Arjuna past them, to something that doesn't fade.

In your life

Picture someone choosing a crash diet over slowly changing how they eat. The quick result comes, and goes. Choose one area where you've been chasing quick wins. Try the slower, deeper way.