Lust

Shri bhagavan uvaca: Kama esha krodha esha rajo-guna-samudbhavah, mahasano maha-papma viddhy enam iha vairinam

The Supreme Lord said: It is lust and anger, born of the mode of passion, that compel one to sin. They are the all-devouring, sinful enemies in this world.

Dhumenavriyate vahnir yathadarso malena ca, yatholbenavrto garbhas tatha tenedam avritam

As fire is covered by smoke, as a mirror by dust, and as an embryo is covered by the womb, similarly one's knowledge is covered by this lust.

Evam buddheh param buddhva samstabhyatmanam atmana, jahi shatrum maha-baho kama-rupam durasadam

Thus knowing the soul to be superior to the material intellect, O mighty-armed Arjuna, subdue the self by the self and conquer lust, the formidable enemy.

Kamam ashritya dushpuram dambha-mana-madanvitah, mohad grhitvasad-grahan pravartante 'shuchi-vratah

Taking shelter of insatiable lust, filled with pride, arrogance, and false prestige, the demoniac adopt impure vows under illusion and proceed with impure resolutions. Lust, pride, and delusion form a self-reinforcing cycle that drives the demoniac further from truth and deeper into impure ways of living.

Tri-vidham narakasyedam dvaram nashanam atmanah, kamah krodhas tatha lobhas tasmad etat trayam tyajet

There are three gates leading to self-destruction and hell: lust, anger, and greed. Therefore, one should abandon these three.