Offering because it's right

aphalāṅkṣibhiryajño vidhidṛṣṭo ya ijyateyaṣṭavyameveti manaḥ samādhāya sa sāttvikaḥ

An offering made as taught, by those not seeking its fruit, the mind set on the thought, this should be done, is clear.

What it means

Krishna describes sattvic yajna, a clear offering. It's done properly, without expecting anything back. The mind simply rests on one thought. Yashtavyam eva. This should be done. No bargaining, no audience. Just doing what's right, because it's right.

The story

Arjuna is learning to do his duty without bargaining with outcomes. Krishna shows him that even worship can be done in that clean, simple way.

In your life

Think of someone who quietly tends a neighbour's garden every week while the neighbour is in hospital. No thanks expected. Do one quiet good deed this week simply because it should be done.