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Chapter 17 • Verse 11

Sraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of Threefold Faith

Sanskrit Verse

Aphala-kāṅkṣhibhir yajño vidhi-diṣhṭo ya ijyate, yaṣhṭavyam eveti manaḥ samādhāya sa sāttvikaḥ

Translation & Meaning

Sacrifice that is performed as a duty, without desire for reward, according to scriptural injunctions, with a concentrated mind—that is of the nature of goodness.

Key Teachings

  • Sattvic sacrifice is dutiful
  • No expectation of reward
  • Follow scriptures with concentration

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