Learn·Chapter 17 · The three kinds of faith·Verse 26 of 28

Bhagavad Gītā 17.26, word by word

सद्भावे साधुभावे च सदित्येतत्प्रयुज्यते।प्रशस्ते कर्मणि तथा सच्छब्दः पार्थ युज्यते

sad-bhāve sādhu-bhāve cha sad ity etat prayujyate praśhaste karmaṇi tathā sach-chhabdaḥ pārtha yujyate

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In English

Sat' means Reality or the highest Good, and also, O Arjuna, it is used to denote an action of exceptional merit.

Translated by Shri Purohit Swami

The word "Sat" is used to refer to reality and goodness; likewise, O Arjuna, the word "Sat" is used to refer to an auspicious act.

Translated by Swami Sivananda

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