Chapter 17: Three Divisions of Faithश्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग
17:26
“'Sat' is used to denote reality and goodness; likewise, O Partha, 'Sat' is used for auspicious action.”
Sanskrit
सद्भावे साधुभावे च सदित्येतत्प्रयुज्यते | प्रशस्ते कर्मणि तथा सच्छब्दः पार्थ युज्यते ||
Transliteration
sad-bhāve sādhu-bhāve ca sad ity etat prayujyate praśaste karmaṇi tathā sac-chabdaḥ pārtha yujyate
Commentary
'Sat' signifies truth, goodness, and reality. It is used to bless auspicious activities. The word affirms the essential goodness and truth of proper spiritual action.
Chapter 17
Three Divisions of Faith