Chapter 17, Verse 27 (Bhagavad Gita 17.27)
Chapter 17: Śhraddhā Traya Vibhāg Yog – Yoga through Discerning the Three Divisions of Faith
Sanskrit Shloka
यज्ञे तपसि दाने च स्थितिः सदिति चोच्यते।कर्म चैव तदर्थीयं सदित्येवाभिधीयते
Transliteration
yajñe tapasi dāne cha sthitiḥ sad iti chochyate karma chaiva tad-arthīyaṁ sad ity evābhidhīyate
Word Meanings
yajñe—in sacrifice; tapasi—in penance; dāne—in charity; cha—and; sthitiḥ—established in steadiness; sat—the syllable Sat; iti—thus; cha—and; uchyate—is pronounced; karma—action; cha—and; eva—indeed; tat-arthīyam—for such purposes; sat—the syllable Sat; iti—thus; eva—indeed; abhidhīyate—is described
Translation
Steadfastness in sacrifice, austerity, and charity is also called 'Sat', and likewise, any action performed for the sake of the Supreme is termed 'Sat'.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound verse, Lord Krishna defines the essence of 'Sat' or Absolute Truth. He reveals to Arjuna that when our spiritual practices—yajna, tapas, and dana—are anchored in unwavering dedication, they transcend mundane activities and become manifestations of the Divine. By performing every duty as an offering to Him, the Supreme Lord Krishna, the seeker purifies their consciousness, dissolving the ego's hold. This path of selfless dedication transforms ordinary human activity into a sacred bridge toward liberation. Ultimately, Shri Krishna teaches that true existence is found only in the surrender of our actions to His eternal lotus feet.