Learn·Chapter 17 · The three kinds of faith·Verse 18 of 28
Bhagavad Gītā 17.18, word by word
BG 17.18
सत्कारमानपूजार्थं तपो दम्भेन चैव यत्।क्रियते तदिह प्रोक्तं राजसं चलमध्रुवम्
satkāra-māna-pūjārthaṁ tapo dambhena chaiva yat kriyate tad iha proktaṁ rājasaṁ chalam adhruvam
Word by word
Tap a word to reveal its meaning. Say each one aloud as you go.
In English
Austerity coupled with hypocrisy, or performed for the sake of self-glorification, popularity, or vanity, comes from passion, and its result is always uncertain and temporary.
Translated by Shri Purohit Swami
The austerity that is practiced with the aim of gaining good reception, honor, and worship, and with hypocrisy, is said to be Rajasic, unstable, and transient.
Translated by Swami Sivananda
Test yourself