To better understand the devotional service mixed, let’s see some practical examples. A devotee who performs service to obtain recognition or position is acting in the mode of passion. Although externally it seems to be serving Krishna, his motivation is contaminated. This is an example of bhakti mixed with rays. A devotee who performs service negligently, lazyly or with bad attitude is acting in the mode of ignorance. Although we may eventually be “doing service”, the quality of that service is degraded. This is bhakti mixed with tamas. A devotee who performs service to purify himself, to free himself from material suffering or to obtain a good future, is acting in the mode of goodness. Although the devotion may eventually be relatively pure, the motivation is still mixed with simple ego-sta