Chapter 17: Three Divisions of Faithश्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग
17:8
“Foods that promote longevity, virtue, strength, health, happiness, and satisfaction, which are savory, mild, substantial, and agreeable—these are dear to the sattvic.”
Sanskrit
आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्रीतिविवर्धनाः | रस्याः स्निग्धाः स्थिरा हृद्या आहाराः सात्त्विकप्रियाः ||
Transliteration
āyuḥ-sattva-balārogya-sukha-prīti-vivardhanāḥ rasyāḥ snigdhāḥ sthirā hṛdyā āhārāḥ sāttvika-priyāḥ
Commentary
Sattvic people prefer foods that nourish life, strength, health, and joy—foods that are tasty, nurturing, wholesome, and satisfying. Such diet supports spiritual practice.
Chapter 17
Three Divisions of Faith