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Chapter 17 • Verse 27
The Yoga of the Threefold Faith
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna explains the deeper meaning of SAT. 'Yajñe tapasi dāne ca sthitiḥ sad iti cocyate'—steadfastness (sthitiḥ) in sacrifice (yajñe), austerity (tapasi), and charity (dāne) is also called (ucyate) 'SAT' (sat iti). 'Karma caiva tad-arthīyaṁ sad ity evābhidhīyate'—and action (karma) performed for the sake of That (the Supreme) (tad-arthīyam) is also called (abhidhīyate) 'SAT' (sat iti eva). SAT means not just truth and goodness—it also means steadfastness in practice and dedication to the Supreme. When you practice with steadfastness and dedication to the Supreme, you practice SAT. Understanding this helps you recognize that SAT is both the practice itself (steadfastness) and the purpose (dedication to the Supreme).
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that SAT means both steadfastness in practice and dedication to the Supreme. 'Yajñe tapasi dāne ca sthitiḥ sad iti cocyate'—steadfastness in sacrifice, austerity, and charity is called SAT. 'Karma caiva tad-arthīyaṁ sad ity evābhidhīyate'—action performed for the sake of the Supreme is also called SAT. SAT is not just truth and goodness—it's also the quality of practice itself (steadfastness) and the purpose (dedication to the Supreme). When you practice with steadfastness and dedication to the Supreme, you practice SAT. Understanding this helps you recognize the comprehensive meaning of SAT. The goal isn't to just use the word SAT—it's to practice with steadfastness and dedicate all actions to the Supreme.
Personal Reflection
Do you practice with steadfastness? Do you perform actions for the sake of the Supreme? How can you make all your actions SAT?
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