Chapter 17 • Verse 28

Sraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of Threefold Faith

Sanskrit Verse

asraddhaya hutam dattam tapas taptam kritam ca yat, asad ity ucyate partha na ca tat pretya no iha

Translation & Meaning

Whatever is offered, given, practiced as austerity, or performed without faith is called 'Asat' — it is of no value either in this world or the next, O Partha.

Key Teachings

  • Faith (sraddha) is the indispensable foundation of all spiritual acts
  • Actions performed without faith are called Asat — unreal and worthless
  • The chapter closes by emphasizing that without sraddha, no practice yields lasting fruit

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