anubandham ksayam himsam anapeksya ca paurusam mohad arabhyate karma yat tat tamasam ucyate
Action that is undertaken out of delusion, without consideration of consequences, harm to others, one's own capacity, or the loss involved — such action is said to be tamasic. Tamas drives reckless, harmful, and self-destructive activity.
- •Tamasic action is initiated without discernment or consideration of consequences
- •Such action disregards harm to others and one's own limitations
- •Delusion is the root cause of tamasic action