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Chapter 17 • Verse 25
The Yoga of the Threefold Faith
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna explains how TAT is used in spiritual practices. 'Tad ity anabhisandhāya phalaṁ'—uttering (iti) 'TAT' (tat), without desiring (anabhisandhāya) results (phalam). 'Yajña-tapaḥ-kriyāḥ dāna-kriyāś ca vividhāḥ kriyante'—the various (vividhāḥ) actions (kriyāḥ) of sacrifice (yajña), austerity (tapas), and charity (dāna) are performed (kriyante). 'Mokṣa-kāṅkṣibhiḥ'—by those who desire liberation (mokṣa-kāṅkṣibhiḥ). TAT means 'That'—the Supreme Reality. When you utter TAT, you offer your actions to the Supreme, without desiring results. Those who desire liberation perform actions with TAT, dedicating them to the Supreme without attachment. Understanding this helps you recognize the importance of TAT in dedicating actions to the Supreme.
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Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that TAT is used to dedicate actions to the Supreme without desiring results. 'Tad ity anabhisandhāya phalaṁ'—uttering TAT without desiring results. 'Yajña-tapaḥ-kriyāḥ dāna-kriyāś ca kriyante mokṣa-kāṅkṣibhiḥ'—sacrifice, austerity, and charity are performed with TAT by those who desire liberation. TAT means 'That'—the Supreme Reality. When you utter TAT, you offer your actions to the Supreme, without attachment to results. Those who desire liberation perform actions with TAT, dedicating them to the Supreme. Understanding this helps you recognize the importance of TAT in dedicating actions without attachment. The goal isn't to never get results—it's to act without attachment to results, dedicating actions to the Supreme.
Personal Reflection
Do you perform actions with TAT, dedicating them to the Supreme without desiring results? Are you practicing for liberation or for worldly goals? How can you use TAT to dedicate your actions?
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