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Bg. 17.11
The general tendency is to offer sacrifice with some purpose in mind, but here it is stated that sacrifice should …
Bg. 17.12
Sometimes sacrifices and rituals are performed for elevation to the heavenly kingdom or for some material benefits in this world. …
Bg. 17.13
Faith in the mode of darkness or ignorance is actually faithlessness. Sometimes people worship some demigod just to make money …
Bg. 17.14
The Supreme Godhead here explains the different kinds of austerity and penance. First He explains the austerities and penances practiced …
Bg. 17.15
One should not speak in such a way as to agitate the minds of others. Of course, when a teacher …
Bg. 17.16
To make the mind austere is to detach it from sense gratification. It should be so trained that it can …
Bg. 17.18
Sometimes penance and austerity are executed to attract people and receive honor, respect and worship from others. Persons in the …
Bg. 17.19
There are instances of foolish penance undertaken by demons like Hiraṇyakaśipu, who performed austere penances to become immortal and kill …
Bg. 17.20
In the Vedic literature, charity given to a person engaged in spiritual activities is recommended. There is no recommendation for …
Bg. 17.21
Charity is sometimes performed for elevation to the heavenly kingdom and sometimes with great trouble and with repentance afterwards: “Why …
Bg. 17.21
There are many charitable foundations which offer their gifts to institutions where sense gratification goes on. Such charities are not …
Bg. 17.22
Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here. That sort of contribution is in the mode of …