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Symptoms

1 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on symptoms. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Lobhah pravrittir arambhah karmanam ashamah sprha, rajasy etani jayante vivriddhe bharatarshabha

O chief of the Bharatas, when the mode of passion increases, the symptoms of great attachment, uncontrollable desire, hankering, and intense endeavor all develop. These symptoms of rajas are self-reinforcing — each feeds the others in a cycle of restlessness.

  • Rajas manifests as greed, restlessness, and intense ambition
  • Uncontrollable desire is the clearest sign of rajasic dominance
  • Recognizing these symptoms helps one begin to disengage