Action born together, oh Kuntīya, though with defect, should not be abandoned. All beginnings are covered by defect, like fire by smoke, certainly.

Sahajam karma — action born-together, of one’s own nature, innate. Sadoṣam api — even with defects. Na tyajet — should not be abandoned.

Simile: sarva-ārambhāḥ — all beginnings/undertakings. Doṣeṇa āvṛtāḥ — covered by defect. Dhūmena agniḥ iva — like fire by smoke. Smoke is inevitable from fire; so defects are inherent to material action.