lobhaḥ pravṛttir ārambhaḥ karmaṇām aśamaḥ spṛhā rajasy etāni jāyante vivṛddhe bharatarṣabha
"Greed, activity, undertaking of actions, restlessness, longing—these arise when rajas is predominant, O best of the Bharatas."
What This Means:
When rajas dominates, you experience greed (wanting more), constant activity, compulsive starting of projects, restlessness (inability to be still), and longing (craving what you don't have).
Going Deeper:
Five signs of rajas: (1) lobha—greed, acquisitiveness, (2) pravṛtti—activity, busyness, (3) ārambhaḥ karmaṇām—undertaking new actions/projects, (4) aśamaḥ—restlessness, inability to be peaceful, (5) spṛhā—longing, desire. The rajasic person is always moving, always wanting, never satisfied with what is.
How To Apply This:
When you're constantly checking your phone, starting new projects before finishing old ones, or feeling like you need 'more'—recognize rajas. Pause. Ask: 'What am I really seeking?' Often it's peace, which busyness can't provide.
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