Kṛṣṇa defines ‘Happiness in the Mode of Passion’. It is the exact opposite of Sattva: it feels like ‘Nectar’ in the beginning but ends up as ‘Poison’. It is born of the ‘Saṁyogāt’ or the temporary contact of the senses with their objects. It is the joy of instant gratification and impulsive pleasure. Examples: The first bite of a sugary cake is ‘Nectar’, but the resulting obesity and diabetes are ‘Poison’. A night of heavy drinking is ‘Nectar’, but the next morning’s headache and long-term liver damage are ‘Poison’. An extramarital affair might feel like ‘Nectar’, but the destruction of family and peace is ‘Poison’. Rajasic happiness is ‘Front-loaded’ joy. It gives you the pleasure now and sends the bill later. It leaves the soul feeling empty, tired, and addicted. It is the ‘Bait’ that nature uses to keep the soul hooked to the material hook. It teaches us to be ‘Skeptical of Instant Highs’. Whenever something feels too good to be true in the moment, we should look at the ‘Pariṇāme’—the result. If it leads to stress, guilt, or health issues, it is Rajasic. We should have the wisdom to say ‘No’ to the temporary nectar so we can avoid the eventual poison. Real joy doesn’t require a compromise of our integrity or our health.