Arjuna said: Renunciation of actions (karma), O Dark one (Kṛṣṇa), and again discipline (yoga) you praise. Which is the better one of these two? Tell me that definitely.
Krishna, you praise renunciation of actions and then discipline; tell me with certainty which is the better of these two.
Arjuna said: (1) 'Renounce [all] works': [such is the course] you recommend: and then again [you say]: 'Perform them.' Which one is the better of the two? Tell me this [in clear,] decisive [words].
5.1 Arjuna said -- O Kṛṣṇa, You praise renunciation of actions, and again, (Karma-) yoga. Tell me for certain that one which is better between these two.
5.1 Arjuna said -- You praise, O Kṛṣṇa, the renunciation of actions and then praise Karma Yoga also. Tell me with certainly which of these is the superior one leading to the ultimate good.
5.1 Arjuna said -- Renunciation of actions, O Kṛṣṇa, Thou praisest, and again Yoga. Tell me conclusively that which is the better of the two.