Chapter 17 • Verse 26
सद्भावे साधुभावे च सदित्येतत्प्रयुज्यते। प्रशस्ते कर्मणि तथा सच्छब्दः पार्थ युज्यते॥
sad-bhāve sādhu-bhāve cha sad ity etat prayujyate praśhaste karmaṇi tathā sach-chhabdaḥ pārtha yujyate
Meaning
'Sat' is used to denote reality and goodness. Likewise, O Partha, the word 'Sat' is used for auspicious action.
'Sat' means truth, reality, and goodness. It's used for whatever is real, virtuous, and auspicious. Invoking 'Sat' affirms the action's truth and goodness, aligning it with eternal reality.
Strength Reflection
"I invoke 'Sat' to affirm the truth and goodness of my actions."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, let all my actions be 'Sat' — true, real, and good.