
Chapter 17: Three Divisions of Faithश्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग
17:3
“The faith of each person corresponds to their nature, O Bharata. A person is made of faith; as is their faith, so are they.”
Sanskrit
सत्त्वानुरूपा सर्वस्य श्रद्धा भवति भारत | श्रद्धामयोऽयं पुरुषो यो यच्छ्रद्धः स एव सः ||
Transliteration
sattvānurūpā sarvasya śraddhā bhavati bhārata śraddhā-mayo 'yaṁ puruṣo yo yac-chraddhaḥ sa eva saḥ
Commentary
We become what we believe. Our faith shapes our character, actions, and destiny. This profound insight emphasizes the importance of cultivating right understanding.

Chapter 17
Three Divisions of Faith