Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17 Verse 8 (17.8)

आयुःसत्त्वबलारोग्यसुखप्रीतिविवर्धनाः । रस्याः स्निग्धाः स्थिरा हृद्या आहाराः सात्त्विकप्रियाः | | १७-८ | |

āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ rasyāḥ snigdhāḥ sthirā hṛidyā āhārāḥ sāttvikapriyāḥ

Word-by-word guide:

Line 1:

ayuhsat joined in āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ
त्वम् (tvam) — तुम(you)
बल (bala) — बल/ताकत(strength)
rog joined in āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ
यः (yah) — जो(who)
uk joined in āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ
अपि (api) — भी(also)
r joined in āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ
इति (iti) — इस प्रकार(thus)
vivarda joined in āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ
न (na) — नहीं(not)
h joined in āyuḥsattvabalārogyasukhaprītivivardhanāḥ

Line 2:

रस्याः (rasyah) — रसयुक्त(juicy/delicious)
स्निग्धाः (snigdhah) — स्निग्ध(soothing/healthy fats)
स्थिराः (sthirah) — स्थिर(substantial/nourishing)
हृद्याः (hridyah) — हृदयप्रिय(pleasing to the heart)
आहारः (aharah) — आहार(foods)
sat joined in sāttvikapriyāḥ
तु (tu) — परन्तु(but)
ik joined in sāttvikapriyāḥ
अपि (api) — भी(also)
ri joined in sāttvikapriyāḥ
यः (yah) — जो(who)

English: The foods that prolong life and increase purity, vigour, health, cheerfulness and happiness are those that are delicious, soothing, substantial and agreeable. These are loved by the Pure.

💡 Commentary Note

Foods that promote longevity, vitality, strength, health, happiness, and cheerfulness are Sattvik. These foods are naturally fresh, savory, nourishing, and pleasing to the body.

Learnings from Shloka 8:

Sattvik Diet:: Eating fresh, wholesome, and nourishing food promotes physical health, cheerfulness, and mental clarity.
Foundation of Peace:: A pure and agreeable diet is the starting point for maintaining a calm and meditative mind.

Gita/Sanskrit Language Quiz

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Match Sanskrit words from shloka 17.8 with their Hindi and English meanings.

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