Chapter 17, Verse 27
यज्ञे तपसि दाने च स्थिति: सदिति चोच्यते | कर्म चैव तदर्थीयं सदित्येवाभिधीयते ॥27॥
yajñe tapasi dāne ca sthitiḥ sad iti cocyate | karma caiva tad-arthīyaṁ sad ity evābhidhīyate ||
"Steadfastness in sacrifice, penance, and charity is also called 'Sat'. Likewise, any action performed for the sake of the Supreme is also designated as 'Sat'."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 17.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 17.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Lord Krishna explains that the term 'Sat' (the Absolute Truth/Goodness) extends beyond a mere label. It describes the state of being firmly established (sthitiḥ) in spiritual disciplines like Yajña (sacrifice), Tapas (austerity), and Dāna (charity). Furthermore, any 'Karma' (action) performed specifically for the sake of the Divine (tad-arthīyaṁ) is inherently 'Sat'. This verse sanctifies dedicated effort, transforming mundane activities into eternal, auspicious realities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 17.27?
Steadfastness in sacrifice, penance, and charity is also called 'Sat'. Likewise, any action performed for the sake of the Supreme is also designated as 'Sat'.