Rajasika quality is characteristic of persons belonging to the Kshatriya (warrior) caste. Hatred, jealousy, ostentation, egoistic pride are some of the traits associated with the Rajasika quality. The sage who exemplifies the transformation from the Rajasika to Sattvika quality is Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra, who was steeped in Rajasika tendencies, became a great Rajarshi and later a Brahmarshi. His antipathy to Sage Vashistha went to the extent of even contemplating the destruction of the sage. Vishwamitra was hovering near the ashram when he overheard a conversation between Vashistha and his spouse, Arundhati. Arundhati expressed her admiration for the beautiful unblemished light the full moon was shedding that night. Immediately Vashistha observed: ‘Tonight’s full moon is shining untainted like the pure penance of Vishwamitra.’ On hearing these words, Vishwamitra realised how mistaken he was regarding Vashistha and rushed into the ashram, fell at the feet of Vashistha and prayed to him to forgive him. Vashistha lifted Vishwamitra and hailed him as Brahmarshi (a sage who has realised the Supreme Self). Vashistha, who had previously described Vishwamitra as a Rajarshi (a royal sage), spontaneously hailed him as a Brahmarshi. Vishwamitra could not contain himself and asked Vashistha on what grounds he was calling Vishwamitra a Brahmarshi. Vashistha said: ‘Vishwamitra! Hitherto you were filled with self-conceit. You were born with ego, grew with ego, and never bowed your head to any one. Today you put an end to your ego and fell at my feet. This is the significance of egolessness. A Brahmarshi is one who is free from egoism, acquisitiveness, pride and arrogance. (SSS Vol.29, pp. 195-196)