Learn·Chapter 17 · The three kinds of faith·Verse 12 of 28
Bhagavad Gītā 17.12, word by word
BG 17.12
अभिसंधाय तु फलं दम्भार्थमपि चैव यत्।इज्यते भरतश्रेष्ठ तं यज्ञं विद्धि राजसम्
abhisandhāya tu phalaṁ dambhārtham api chaiva yat ijyate bharata-śhreṣhṭha taṁ yajñaṁ viddhi rājasam
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In English
Sacrifice which is performed for the sake of its results, or for self-glorification - that, O best of Aryans, is the product of passion.
Translated by Shri Purohit Swami
The sacrifice that is offered, O Arjuna, seeking a reward and for show, know that to be a Rajasic Yajna.
Translated by Swami Sivananda
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