Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.7
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
आहारस्त्वपि सर्वस्य त्रिविधो भवति प्रियः । यज्ञस्तपस्तथा दानं तेषां भेदमिमं शृणु ॥७॥
āhārastvapi sarvasya trividho bhavati priyaḥ | yajñastapastathā dānaṃ teṣāṃ bhedamimaṃ śṛṇu ||7||
Complete Shloka Translation
The food preferred by each person is also threefold, as are sacrifice, austerity and giving. Hear their distinctions.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| आहार | āhāra | food |
| दान | dāna | giving |
| आहारस्त्वपि | āhārastvapi | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| सर्वस्य | sarvasya | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| त्रिविधो | trividho | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| भवति | bhavati | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| प्रियः | priyaḥ | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| यज्ञस्तपस्तथा | yajñastapastathā | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| दानं | dānaṃ | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| तेषां | teṣāṃ | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| भेदमिमं | bhedamimaṃ | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
| शृणु | śṛṇu | [term] in context of The food preferred by each per... |
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The teaching moves from worship to daily practice. Food, ritual, discipline and generosity are examined through qualities and motives.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"How do ordinary choices express your deeper intentions?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do ordinary choices express your deeper intentions?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.