Sunday, November 17, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 17 verses 13 & 14

17th November 2024


Men of Sattvic and Rajasic nature engage in actions with different attitudes, but they follow the rituals' guidelines. 

On the other hand, those who are Tamasic perform rituals without faith, contrary to the guidelines, without the appropriate distribution of food, without recitation of mantras, and without respectfully giving offerings to the priests.

Lord Krishna explained the choice of food and the way rituals are performed by individuals of different qualities of nature. Additionally, he explains three important austerities prescribed in Hindu scriptures.

At the physical level, the austerities involve the worship of gods, Brahmanas, respectful elders, and the wise. The austerity of the body includes purity, straightforwardness, celibacy, and non-injury.

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