Bhagavad Gita · Verse 14.12
Chapter 14: Gunatraya Vibhaga Yoga (गुणत्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
लोभः प्रवृत्तिरारम्भः कर्मणामशमः स्पृहा । रजस्येतानि जायन्ते विवृद्धे भरतर्षभ ॥१२॥
lobhaḥ pravṛttirārambhaḥ karmaṇāmaśamaḥ spṛhā | rajasyetāni jāyante vivṛddhe bharatarṣabha ||12||
Complete Shloka Translation
Foremost Bharata, when rajas increases, greed, activity, the launching of undertakings, restlessness and craving arise.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| लोभ | lobha | greed |
| अशम | aśama | restlessness |
| लोभः | lobhaḥ | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| प्रवृत्तिरारम्भः | pravṛttirārambhaḥ | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| कर्मणामशमः | karmaṇāmaśamaḥ | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| स्पृहा | spṛhā | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| रजस्येतानि | rajasyetāni | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| जायन्ते | jāyante | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| विवृद्धे | vivṛddhe | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| भरतर्षभ | bharatarṣabha | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
| १२ | bharatarṣabha | [term] in context of Foremost Bharata, when rajas i... |
greed
restlessness
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The cluster links action with greed and unsettled desire under rajas. It does not make every initiative morally suspect simply because it involves work.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Examine the craving that may be driving constant activity."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
When does useful activity turn into restlessness for you?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.