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Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

Bhagavad Gita Verse 17.8

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Sanskrit Shloka • मूल संस्कृत श्लोक

आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्र���तिविवर्धनाः।रस्याः स्निग्धाः स्थिरा हृद्या आहाराः सात्त्विकप्रियाः।।17.8।।

āyuḥ-sattva-balārogya-sukha-prīti-vivardhanāḥ rasyāḥ snigdhāḥ sthirā hṛidyā āhārāḥ sāttvika-priyāḥ

हिन्दी भावार्थ (Hindi Translation)

आयु, बुद्भि, बल, आरोग्य, सुख और प्रीति को बढ़ाने वाले रस युक्त्त, चिकने और स्थिर रहने वाले तथा स्वभाव से ही मन को प्रिय —- ऐसे आहार अर्थात् भोजन करने के पदार्थ सात्विक पुरुष को प्रिय होते हैं|

English Translation & Meaning

For the man who is pure in heart and mind, the only foods that are dear to Him are pure foods that promote good health, mental power and physical strength, vitality, joy and cheerfulness in life. These are foods which have good taste, that are soothing and nourishing for the body, and which makes a man’s heart content.

Ch 17 • Verse 8 of 28