Chapter 17: Three Divisions of Faithश्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग
17:23
“'Om Tat Sat'—this is the threefold designation of Brahman. By this were ordained the brahmanas, the Vedas, and sacrifices of old.”
Sanskrit
ॐ तत्सदिति निर्देशो ब्रह्मणस्त्रिविधः स्मृतः | ब्राह्मणास्तेन वेदाश्च यज्ञाश्च विहिताः पुरा ||
Transliteration
oṁ tat sad iti nirdeśo brahmaṇas trividhaḥ smṛtaḥ brāhmaṇās tena vedāś ca yajñāś ca vihitāḥ purā
Commentary
The sacred formula 'Om Tat Sat' is the triple designation of the Supreme. These three words sanctified the creation of priests, scriptures, and sacred rituals in ancient times.
Chapter 17
Three Divisions of Faith