The sacrifice that is offered, O Arjuna, seeking a reward and for show, know that to be a Rajasic Yajna.

Swami Sivananda

But that sacrifice which is performed with an aim for a result, as well as for show—know that sacrifice to be done through rajas, O greatest among the descendants of Bharata.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

But that sacrifice which is offered with the intention of gaining a reward and for the sake of show, know it, O Arjuna, to be Rajasic.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

What is offered aiming at fruit and also only for the sake of display—know that sacrifice to be of the Rajas strand and to be transitory and impermanent.

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

Sacrifice which is performed for the sake of its results, or for self-glorification - that, O best of Aryans, is the product of passion.

Shri Purohit Swami

परन्तु हे भरतश्रेष्ठ अर्जुन ! जो यज्ञ फलकी इच्छाको लेकर अथवा दम्भ-(दिखावटीपन-) के लिये भी किया जाता है, उसको तुम राजस समझो।

Swami Ramsukhdas

हे भरतश्रेष्ठ अर्जुन ! जो यज्ञ दम्भ के लिए तथा फल की आकांक्षा रख कर किया जाता है, उस यज्ञ को तुम राजस समझो।

Swami Tejomayananda