
Chapter 18 · Moksha Sanyasa Yoga
Straining vs. Steady Effort · What Leaves You Exhausted
Meaning
"But action performed by one desiring its fruit, or with egotism, and with great strain, is declared to be rajasic."
Explanation
Effort itself isn't the problem — it's straining effort fueled by craving and ego that tends to leave us exhausted rather than fulfilled.
Today's Life Lesson
If today's work feels exhausting rather than fulfilling, check whether ego or craving has crept into how you're doing it.