Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 18 verse 31
Chapter 18 · Moksha Sanyasa Yoga

Blurred Lines · Double-Checking Under Desire

यया धर्ममधर्मं च कार्यं चाकार्यमेव च । अयथावत्प्रजानाति बुद्धिः सा पार्थ राजसी ॥

yayā dharmam adharmaṁ ca kāryaṁ cākāryam eva ca ayathāvat prajānāti buddhiḥ sā pārtha rājasī

Meaning

"The intellect that perceives right and wrong, what should and should not be done, incorrectly, O Partha, is rajasic."

Explanation

A mind clouded by desire or bias tends to blur exactly the lines that matter most — worth double-checking your judgment when strong wants are involved.

Today's Life Lesson

When a strong want is involved today, double-check your judgment before acting — desire can blur what's actually right.

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