But that action which is done by one longing for the fulfillment of desires or gain with egotism or with much effort is declared to be Rajasic (passionate).

Swami Sivananda

But that action is said to be born of rajas which is done by one desirous of results or by one who is egotistical, and which is highly strenuous.

Swami Gambirananda

Follows the commentary of Shankara (Advaita).

But that act is said to be Rajasic, which is performed with great effort by one who seeks to gratify their desires and under the prompting of egoism.

Swami Adidevananda

Follows the commentary of Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita).

The object which is abundant in afflictions and which is further desired by one who craves to attain the desired thing with the feeling of 'I'—that is considered to be of the Rajas (Strand).

Dr. S. Sankaranarayan

Follows the commentary of Abhinavagupta (Kashmir Shaivism).

But even though an action involves the most strenuous endeavor, yet if the doer is seeking to gratify their desires and is filled with personal vanity, it may be assumed to originate in passion.

Shri Purohit Swami

परन्तु जो कर्म भोगोंको चाहनेवाले मनुष्यके द्वारा अहंकार अथवा परिश्रमपूर्वक किया जाता है, वह राजस कहा गया है।

Swami Ramsukhdas

और जो कर्म बहुत परिश्रम से युक्त है तथा फल की कामना वाले, अहंकारयुक्त पुरुष के द्वारा किया जाता है, वह कर्म राजस कहा गया है।

Swami Tejomayananda