These two, viz., exertion and destiny, are equal. Of them, I consider exertion to be superior for destiny is determined from the results of exertion.
साधारणं द्वयं ह्येतद् दैवमुत्थानमेव च। पौरुषं हि परं मन्ये दैवं निश्चितमुच्यते॥