vidvān–The learned, the teacher of jñāna-yoga; na janayet–must not create; ajñānām–among ignorant men; karma-saṅginām–who are attached to work; buddhi-bhedam–the confusion to neglect duties and cultivate knowledge. (api tu)–Rather; yuktaḥ (san)–remaining unattached; samācharan–fully executing; sarva-karmāṇi–all duties; (ajñān) yojayet–they should encourage the ignorant in their duties. [26]

The scripturally learned teacher should not create confusion in the minds of ignorant, attached men by apparently advocating the neglect of duty for the cultivation of knowledge. Rather, he should set the example of selflessness in fulfilling duties, thus encouraging the ignorant in the performance of their prescribed duties.