BG 17.12
Sacrifice which is performed for the sake of its results, or for self-glorification, is the product of passion.
इज्यते भरतश्रेष्ठ तं यज्ञं विद्धि राजसम्
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abhisandhāya — motivated by
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tu — but
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phalaṁ — the result
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dambhārtham — for the sake of pride
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dambha — pride
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artham — for the sake of
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api — also
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chaiva — and certainly
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cha — and
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eva — certainly
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yat — that which
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ijyate — is performed
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bharata-śhreṣhṭha — Arjuna
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bharata — Bharata clan
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śhreṣhṭha — best of
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taṁ — that
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yajñaṁ — sacrifice
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viddhi — know
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rājasam — in the nature of passion
A pure sacrifice is one which is made with firm conviction, without desire for reward, in accordance with the commands of the scriptures. Sacrifice which is performed for the sake of its results, or for self-glorification, is the product of passion. Sacrifice which goes contrary to the scriptures, unaccompanied by prayer, offerings, and faith, is one of ignorance.
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