Respecting elders and those greater than us is a duty. This is like offering “gratitude” to the deities. But showing gratitude ( kṛtajñatā) is not the same as flattery. Expressing thanks truthfully ...

Karma in the form of yajña means leaving the result to God. Karma tyāga (renunciation of karma) does not mean abandoning the act, but transforming it into an act done for Bhagavan’s satisfaction.