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 …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 11 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 11 Shloka 11 A pure sacrifice is one where the religious offerings (made to Myself, the Almighty) are made with true love and adoration for Me. They are offerings that are made in accordance with the rules or Holy laws …
The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 10 The Gita – Chapter 17 – Shloka 10 Shloka 10 Those people who strive on darkness and evil, eat foods that are impure, often stale and tasteless, rotten, lacking in freshness, and generally unfit to use during Holy offerings to Me. जो भोजन अधपका, रस रहित, दुर्गन्ध …