The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran

The Power of Faith ╯
me who dwells within. Blinded by their strength
and passion, they act and think like demons.
7
The three kinds of faith express themselves
in the habits of those who hold them: in the
food they like, the work they do, the disciplines
they practice, the gifts they give. Listen, and
I will describe their different ways.
8
Sattvic people enjoy food that is mild, tasty,
substantial, agreeable, and nourishing, food that
promotes health, strength, cheerfulness, and
longevity. 9 Rajasic people like food that is salty
or bitter, hot, sour, or spicy – food that promotes
pain, discomfort, and disease. 10 Tamasic people
like overcooked, stale, leftover, and impure food,
food that has lost its taste and nutritional value.
11
The sattvic perform sacrifices with their entire
mind fixed on the purpose of the sacrifice. Without
thought of reward, they follow the teachings of the
scriptures. 12 The rajasic perform sacrifices for the
sake of show and the good it will bring them. 13 The
tamasic perform sacrifices ignoring both the letter and
the spirit. They omit the proper prayers, the proper
offerings, the proper food, and the proper faith.
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