Obligatory action (niyata karma), free from attachment, performed without passion (rāga) or aversion (dveṣa), By one not desiring the fruit, that is called of goodness (sāttvika).
Action known for its lucidity is necessary, free of attachment, performed without attraction or hatred by one who seeks no fruit.
(23) The work prescribed [by Scripture] from [all] attachment free, performed without passion, without hate, by one who hankers not for fruits, is called [the work] of Goodness.
18.23 The daily obligatory action which is performed without attachment and without likes or dislikes by one who does not hanker for rewards, that is said to be born of sattva.
18.23 That obligatory act is said to be Sāttvika which is done without attachment, without desire or aversion, by one who seeks no fruit.
18.23 An action which is ordained, which is free from attachment, and which is done without love or hatred by one who is not desirous of any reward -- that action is declared to be Sattvic.