The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 21 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 21 Shloka 21 However Arjuna, when the gift is given with the expectation of receiving something in return, when it is also given for the sake of receiving future rewards or when the gift is given unwillingly from one person …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 20 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 20 Shloka 20 O Arjuna, hear now that what I have to say about gifts: A pure gift is that which is given with purity and kindness in the heart, given to the right person at the right time, given …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 19 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 19 Shloka 19 When self-control is incorrectly performed by a dull person and results simply in self-torture for the person who is trying to restrain himself, or when it is performed for the sake of causing injury to another person, …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 18 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 18 Shloka 18 However, My best of friend, he who falsely performs self-discipline and restraint purely for the sake of reputation, high honour, and for show, is considered to be impure and of the Rajas (passionate) nature. This type of …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 17 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 17 Shloka 17 If these three types of harmony are practised with supreme faith, a pure heart, truthful intentions, without any desire for rewards, and with a balanced mind and a peaceful soul, this is considered to be pure and …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 16 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 16 Shloka 16 Peace and tranquility of the mind, harmony and confidence in oneself, love, caring and gentleness towards others, and purity of the heart, are all the elements which create harmony of the mind. मन की प्रसन्नता, शान्त भाव, …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 15 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 15 Shloka 15 Speaking only those words which do not offend other beings, words which are truthful, pleasant, beautiful. beneficial and above all, words that exist only in the Holy Scriptures (Vedas), represent the harmony of speech. जो उद्बेग न …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 14 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 14 Shloka 14 The worship of the Gods of Light; of the twice-born; worship and respect given to the religious teacher and the wise; worship and respect for all that is pure and true, all that represents justice and righteousness, …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 13 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 13 Shloka 13 Finally, My dear Devotee, the lowest type of sacrifice that exists is that which is performed by those that have darkened their inner-beings and are known to be of the dull, Tamas nature. When Tamas-nature people make …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 12 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 12 Shloka 12 However, O Bharata, a sacrifice that is done purely with the intention of receiving some reward, or done for the sake of display, is known as a Rajas sacrifice, which is an impure sacrifice. परन्तु हे अर्जुन …