The Yoga of the Threefold Faith

Krishna describes sattvic austerity—austerity that is sattvic. 'Śraddhayā parayā taptaṁ tapas tat trividhaṁ naraiḥ'—that austerity (tapas) which is practiced (taptam) with supreme faith (śraddhayā parayā) by people (naraiḥ), the three kinds (trividham). 'Aphalākāṅkṣibhir yuktaiḥ'—by those who do not desire results (aphalākāṅkṣibhiḥ), endowed (yuktaiḥ). 'Sāttvikaṁ paricakṣate'—it is declared (paricakṣate) to be sattvic (sāttvikam). Sattvic austerity is practiced with supreme faith, without desire for results, combining all three kinds (physical, speech, mental). It's not about getting something—it's about practicing discipline for its own sake, with faith and understanding. Understanding this helps you recognize and practice sattvic austerity.