Rajasic intellect incorrectly understands dharma and adharma, what ought and what ought not to be done. All traditions warn that this partially functional but distorted discernment is especially dangerous. Shankara teaches that desire-colored intellect misapprehends the distinction between right and wrong. Ramanuja sees it as the mind insufficiently surrendered to God, relying on its own imperfect judgment. Madhva explains that without divine guidance, the intellect cannot navigate complex moral situations. Abhinavagupta compares it to a smudged mirror — it reflects, but distortedly. Vallabha teaches that the rajasic mind mistakes worldly success for dharma, and only grace can correct this. The bhakti tradition warns that pride in one's own intelligence is the primary obstacle. Tilak highlights the danger: rajasic intellect rationalizes selfish choices as principled ones, requiring constant vigilance. Vivekananda teaches that most people operate with this colored judgment, sincerely believing that what benefits them is right — unconscious bias masquerading as wisdom. This is harder to cure than outright ignorance because it feels like clarity.