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O Arjuna, the faith of each is in accordance with
one's own nature or Sanskaara. A person is known by the faith. One can
become whatever one wants to be (if one constantly contemplates on the
object of desire with faith). (17.03)
The Saattvika persons worship Devas, the Raajasika people worship
demigods and demons, and the Taamasika persons worship ghosts and
spirits. (17.04)
Those who practice severe austerities without following the scriptures,
with hypocrisy and egotism, impelled by lust, and attachment; (17.05)
Senselessly torturing the elements in their body and also Me who dwell
within the body; know these ignorant persons to be of demonic nature.
(17.06)
The food preferred by all is also of three types. So are the sacrifice,
austerity, and charity. Now hear the distinction between them. (17.07)
The foods that promote longevity, virtue, strength, health, happiness,
and joy; are juicy, smooth, substantial, and agreeable to the stomach.
Such foods are dear to the Saattvika persons. (17.08)
Foods that are bitter, sour, salty, very hot, pungent, dry, and burning;
and cause pain, grief, and disease; are liked by Raajasika persons.
(17.09)
The foods liked by Taamasika persons are half-cooked, tasteless, rotten,
stale, refuses, and impure (such as meat and alcohol). (17.10)
Yajna enjoined by the scriptures, performed with a firm belief that it
is a duty, and without the desire for the fruit, is Saattvika Yajna.
(17.11)
Yajna which is performed only for show, or aiming for fruit, know that
to be Raajasika Yajna, O Arjuna. (17.12)
Yajna that is performed without following the scripture, in which no
food is distributed, which is devoid of mantra, faith, and gift, is said
to be Taamasika Yajna. (17.13)
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