Bhagavad Gita · Verse 17.8
Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्रीतिविवर्धनाः । रस्याः स्निग्धाः स्थिरा हृद्या आहाराः सात्त्विकप्रियाः ॥८॥
āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ | rasyāḥ snigdhāḥ sthirā hṛdyā āhārāḥ sāttvikapriyāḥ ||8||
Complete Shloka Translation
Foods that increase life, vitality, strength, health, happiness and satisfaction, and are juicy, nourishing, sustaining and pleasing, are dear to sattvic people.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| आयुस् | āyus | life or lifespan |
| आरोग्य | ārogya | health |
| आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्रीतिविवर्धनाः | āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ | [term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita... |
| रस्याः | rasyāḥ | [term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita... |
| स्निग्धाः | snigdhāḥ | [term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita... |
| स्थिरा | sthirā | [term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita... |
| हृद्या | hṛdyā | [term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita... |
| आहाराः | āhārāḥ | [term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita... |
| सात्त्विकप्रियाः | sāttvikapriyāḥ | [term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita... |
life or lifespan
health
[term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita...
[term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita...
[term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita...
[term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita...
[term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita...
[term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita...
[term] in context of Foods that increase life, vita...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse praises sustaining, agreeable nourishment within a traditional classification. It offers spiritual dietary reflection rather than individualized medical prescriptions.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"What helps you receive nourishment with balance and gratitude?"
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps you receive nourishment with balance and gratitude?
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.