The Yoga of the Division of the Three Gunas

Krishna describes the signs of increased rajas: 'Lobhaḥ pravṛttir ārambhaḥ karmaṇām aśamaḥ spṛhā'—greed (lobhaḥ), activity (pravṛttiḥ), undertaking of actions (ārambhaḥ), restlessness (aśamaḥ), and intense desire (spṛhā). 'Rajasy etāni jāyante vivṛddhe'—these arise (jāyante) when rajas increases. This is how you recognize rajas: when you're driven by greed, constantly active, starting many projects, restless, and filled with intense desire. When rajas is dominant, there's constant movement, endless activity, and insatiable craving. Understanding this helps you recognize when rajas is active and how it binds you through attachment to action.