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The Bhagavad Gita1488
“‘Aum—Tat—Sat,’ this is the Threefold Designation of the Absolute. By
the Absolute, in the beginning were appointed the Teachers; the Sacred
Teachings; and Religion. Hence before the ceremonies, sacrifices, rites, and
religious teachings, cometh the pronouncing of the Sacred Syllable, ‘Aum.’
And before the performance of the rites of sacrifice and the ceremonies,
almsgiving, austerities, zeal and worship, of those who seek Immortality,
comes the pronouncing of the word ‘Tat.’ And in the state of mental worship,
sacrifice, and renunciation, when action is at rest—also in the performance
of good actions, and in the observance of good qualities—also in the
dedication of action and life to the Supreme—then is pronounced the word
‘Sat.’
“And whatever is performed without Faith whether it be sacrifice; charity;
mortifications of the flesh; austerity; or any other act or observance which
lacketh goodness, truth and faith—that is called ‘Asat,’ and is without merit
of virtue, either in this world or in other worlds; either here or hereafter.”
thus endeth part xvii of the bhagavad gita, which is called “the
threefold faith.”