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Bg. 17.11
Of sacrifices, the sacrifice performed according to the directions of scripture, as a matter of duty, by those who desire …
Bg. 17.12
But the sacrifice performed for some material benefit, or for the sake of pride, O chief of the Bhāratas, you …
Bg. 17.13
Any sacrifice performed without regard for the directions of scripture, without distribution of prasādam [spiritual food], without chanting of Vedic …
Bg. 17.14
Austerity of the body consists in worship of the Supreme Lord, the brāhmaṇas, the spiritual master, and superiors like the …
Bg. 17.15
Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, beneficial, and not agitating to others, and also in …
Bg. 17.16
And satisfaction, simplicity, gravity, self-control and purification of one’s existence are the austerities of the mind.
Bg. 17.17
This threefold austerity, performed with transcendental faith by men not expecting material benefits but engaged only for the sake of …
Bg. 17.18
Penance performed out of pride and for the sake of gaining respect, honor and worship is said to be in …
Bg. 17.19
Penance performed out of foolishness, with self-torture or to destroy or injure others, is said to be in the mode …
Bg. 17.20
Charity given out of duty, without expectation of return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy person …
Bg. 17.21
But charity performed with the expectation of some return, or with a desire for fruitive results, or in a grudging …
Bg. 17.22
And charity performed at an impure place, at an improper time, to unworthy persons, or without proper attention and respect …