Kṛṣṇa addresses the problem of ‘Perfectionism’. He says that every human endeavor is covered by some fault (‘Doṣa’), just as every fire is covered by some smoke. Therefore, even if your natural work (‘Saha-jaṁ karma’) has some flaws or minor sins associated with it, you should not give it up. Nothing in this material world is 100% pure. We must learn to act despite the ‘smoke’. Examples: A farmer may accidentally kill insects while plowing; a doctor may cause pain during a surgery; a soldier must kill to protect. Arjuna was afraid of the ‘smoke’ of war. Kṛṣṇa says: “Don’t put out the fire because of the smoke.” The fire is the service; the smoke is the unavoidable material complication. We should focus on the ‘heat’ and the ‘light’ of our duty. By offering the work to God, the ‘smoke’ of karma is blown away. It teaches us to be ‘Pragmatically Devoted’. We should stop using our flaws as an excuse for inaction. “I’m not good enough to serve” is just a trick of the ego. Kṛṣṇa knows we are imperfect. He wants us to use our imperfect tools in His service. By being ‘Active despite the smoke’, we gradually purify ourselves. Perfection is a direction, not a starting point. Just light the fire of duty and let the Lord handle the smoke.