📌 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬:

𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 17: Ś𝘩𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘩ā 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘣𝘩ā𝘨 𝘠𝘰𝘨

In this chapter, Shri Krishna discusses the nature of faith, food, sacrifice, and austerity.

❀ 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵:

Every human being is born with innate faith, which can be of three kinds: sāttvic (pure), rājasic (passionate), or tāmasic (ignorant). Our actions are determined by the nature of our faith.

❀ 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱:

The food we choose to eat reflects our disposition. Those in the mode of goodness prefer foods that are healthy and promote well-being. Those in the mode of passion prefer foods that are stimulating and intense. Those in the mode of ignorance prefer foods that are stale, impure, and overcooked.

❀ 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲:

Sacrifice performed with faith and according to scriptural injunctions is considered to be in the mode of goodness. Sacrifice performed for material benefit or with a hypocritical aim is in the mode of passion. Sacrifice devoid of faith and contrary to the scriptures is in the mode of ignorance.

❀ 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆:

Austerity of the body involves worship of the Supreme Lord, the Brahmins, the spiritual master, the wise, and the elders. Austerity of speech involves using words that are truthful, inoffensive, and beneficial. Austerity of the mind involves serenity of thought, gentleness, silence, self-control, and purity of purpose. Austerity performed with ostentation for the sake of gaining honor, respect, and adoration is in the mode of passion. Austerity performed by those with confused notions, and which involves torturing the self or harming others, is in the mode of ignorance.

❀ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆:

Charity given to a worthy person simply because it is right to give is in the mode of goodness. Charity given with reluctance, with the hope of a return or in expectation of a reward, is in the mode of passion. Charity given at the wrong place and time to unworthy persons, without showing respect, or with contempt, is in the mode of ignorance.

❀ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗺, 𝗧𝗮𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘁:

The words "Om Tat Sat" are symbolic representations of the Supreme Absolute Truth. They are used by expounders of the Vedas when performing acts of sacrifice, offering charity, or undertaking penance.

❀ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵:

Any act that is performed without faith is considered to be "Asat" and is useless both in this world and the next.

᪥ 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏:

Krishna explains to Arjuna that people's food choices align with the nature of their minds—sāttvic, rājasic, or tāmasic. Those with a sāttvic mind prefer nutritious food for health and happiness. Tāmasic minds opt for impure, decomposed food, while rājasic minds lean towards overly intense and spicy options.

✎﹏﹏𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

1-3: Describes the threefold aspects of Shraddha (faith).

4-6: Discusses the threefold forms of worship and highlights austerities that go against the Sastras (scriptures).

7-10: Explains the threefold types of food.

11-13: Details the threefold types of Yajna (sacrifice).

14-19: Describes the threefold types of Tapas (austerity).

20-22: Discusses the threefold types of Dana (charity).

23-27: Offers commentary on the mantra OM Tat Sat.

28: Talks about work without Shraddha (faith).

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Jai Shree Krishna! ❤️