Chapter 18: Moksha-Sanyasa Yoga
24Bhagavad Gita Verse 18.24
Sanskrit Shloka • मूल संस्कृत श्लोक
यत्तु कामेप्सुना कर्म साहंकारेण वा पुनः । क्रियते बहुलायासं तद्राजसमुदाहृतम् ॥ १८.२४ ॥
हिन्दी भावार्थ (Hindi Translation)
परन्तु जो कर्म बहुत परिश्रम से युक्त्त होता है तथा भोगों को चाहने वाले पुरुष द्वारा या अहंकार युक्त्त पुरुष द्वारा किया जाता है, वह कर्म राजस कहा गया है ।
English Translation & Meaning
But when any task is completed with selfish desires in mind, looked upon as an effort and nothing more, looked upon as if it was a great sacrifice to have completed a task, this type of work is impure and only performed by Rajas-natured people.
Ch 18 • Verse 24 of 78