Translation
But that sacrifice which is performed with an aim for a result, as well as for show—know that sacrifice to be done through rajas, O greatest among the descendants of Bharata.
Verse 17.12
From श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग
The Yoga of Threefold Faith
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
अभिसंधाय तु फलं दम्भार्थमपि चैव यत्।इज्यते भरतश्रेष्ठ तं यज्ञं विद्धि राजसम्।।17.12।।
abhisandhāya tu phalaṁ dambhārtham api chaiva yat ijyate bharata-śhreṣhṭha taṁ yajñaṁ viddhi rājasam
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।17.12।।परन्तु हे भरतश्रेष्ठ अर्जुन ! जो यज्ञ फलकी इच्छाको लेकर अथवा दम्भ-(दिखावटीपन-) के लिये भी किया जाता है, उसको तुम राजस समझो।
Word-by-Word Meaning
abhisandhāya—motivated by; tu—but; phalam—the result; dambha—pride; artham—for the sake of; api—also; cha—and; eva—certainly; yat—that which; ijyate—is performed; bharata-śhreṣhṭha—Arjun, the best of the Bharatas; tam—that; yajñam—sacrifice; viddhi—know; rājasam—in the mode of passion
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग) contains 28 verses and focuses on the yoga of threefold faith.
This verse appears in the middle of the chapter, deepening the understanding of the main teachings.
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