Kṛṣṇa describes sacrifice in the mode of Passion (Rajas). This is work or worship done with a specific material goal in mind, or done ‘Dambha-artham’—for the sake of pride and show. It is a transactional spiritual life. You give God a donation, but you expect Him to give you a promotion in return. Or you perform a huge ritual just to impress the community. This is ‘Ego-driven’ spirituality. The person is more interested in the ‘Fruit’ than the ‘Root’. If the results don’t come, they get frustrated and stop. Because the motive is selfish, the mind is never at peace; it is always calculating and comparing. Such sacrifice might produce some material gain, but it does nothing to liberate the soul. It is a noisy, stressful performance. It teaches us to watch our hidden motives. Are we doing our ‘good deeds’ to get noticed? Are we praying only when we need something? By identifying these Rajasic tendencies, we can work to purify our intent. True sacrifice should be a gift of love to the Lord, not a bribe for material comfort.