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supernatural rulers and demons; and those in the mode of ignorance worship ghosts and spirits. (17.04)
They who practice severe austerities without following the prescription of the scriptures; who are full of
hypocrisy and egotism; who are impelled by the force of desire and attachment; who senselessly torture
the elements in their body and also Me who dwells within the body, know these ignorant persons to be of
demonic nature. (17.05-06)
THREE TYPES OF FOOD
The food preferred by all of us is also of three types. So are the sacrifice, austerity, and charity. Now hear
the distinction between them. (17.07)
The foods that promote longevity, virtue, strength, health, happiness, and joy are juicy, smooth,
substantial, and nutritious. Persons in the mode of goodness like such foods. (17.08)
Foods that are very bitter, sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry, and burning; and cause pain, grief, and disease;
are liked by persons in the mode of passion. (17.09)
The foods liked by people in the mode of ignorance are stale, tasteless, putrid, rotten, refuses, and impure
(such as meat and alcohol). (17.10)
THREE TYPES OF SACRIFICES
Selfless service enjoined by the scriptures, and performed without the desire for the fruit, with a firm
belief and conviction that it is a duty, is in the mode of goodness. (17.11)
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Selfless service that is performed only for show, and aiming for fruit, know that to be in the mode of
passion, O Arjuna. (17.12)
Selfless service that is performed without following the scripture, in which no food is distributed, which
is devoid of mantra, faith, and gift, is said to be in the mode of ignorance. (17.13)
AUSTERITY OF THOUGHT,
WORD, AND DEED
The worship of celestial controllers, the priest, guru, and the wise; purity, honesty, celibacy, and
nonviolence; these are said to be the austerity of deed. (17.14)
Speech that is non-offensive, truthful, pleasant, beneficial, and is used for the regular study of
scriptures is called the austerity of word. (17.15)
The serenity of mind, gentleness, equanimity, self-control, and the purity of thought çø these are called
the austerity of thought. (17.16)
THREE TYPES OF AUSTERITY
The above mentioned threefold austerity (of thought, word, and deed) practiced by yogis with supreme
faith, without a desire for the fruit, is said to be in the mode of goodness. (17.17)
Austerity that is performed for gaining respect, honor, reverence, and for the sake of show that yields an
uncertain and temporary result is said to be in the mode of passion. (17.18)
Austerity performed with foolish stubbornness, or with self-torture, or for harming others, is declared to
be in the node of ignorance. (17.19)
THREE TYPES OF CHARITY
Charity that is given as a matter of duty, to a deserving candidate who does nothing in return, at the right
place and time, is considered to be charity in the mode of goodness. (17.20)
Charity that is given unwillingly, or to get something in return, or looking for some fruit, is said to
be in the mode of passion. (17.21)
Charity that is given at a wrong place and time, and to unworthy persons; or without paying respect to the
receiver or with ridicule, is said to be in the mode of ignorance. (17.22)
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THREEFOLD NAME OF GOD
The Spirit is all pervading. The persons with divine qualities, the Vedas, and the selfless service were
created by and from the Spirit. (17.23)
Therefore, acts of sacrifice, charity, and austerity prescribed in the scriptures are always commenced by
uttering any one of the many names of God such as OM, Amen, or Allah by the knowers of the Supreme.
(17.24)
The seekers of salvation perform various types of sacrifice, charity, and austerity by uttering "He is all"
without seeking a reward. (17.25)
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