Chapter 17 · Verse 3 of 28
The Yoga of the Division of Three Types of Faith
श्रद्धात्रयविभागयोग
Meaning
Supreme God Krishna spoke
O, Bhārata! The faith held by all individuals is in harmony with their intrinsic disposition. Man's true essence is reflected in his faith, as he embodies the nature of his faith. (17:3)
Sanskrit
श्रीभगवान् उवाच
सत्त्वानुरूपा सर्वस्य श्रद्धा भवति भारत ।
श्रद्धामयोऽयं पुरुषो यो यच्छ्रद्धः स एव सः॥
Word-by-word
सत्त्व-अनुरूपा सर्वस्य श्रद्धा भवति, भारत!
श्रद्धा-मयः अयम् पुरुषः, यः यत् श्रद्धः सः एव सः।।