17 th The division of faith Worship in three modes GoodnessPassionIgnorance DemigodsDemonsGhosts and spirits

Food in three modes Good nessPassionIgnorance Increase lifespan, strength,health,h appiness,satis- faction. Foods Jucy,fatty,enduri ng,pleasing to heart Foods, too bitter too sour, salty, hot,pungent, dry,burning. Causes Distress,desea se,mysery. Prepared 3 hours before, tasteless decomposed, putrid, remnants untouchable food.

Sacrifice in three modes GoodnessPassionIgnorance Directed by scripture As matter of duty Expects no result for material benefit sake of pride WITHOUT scripture prasadam mantra donation faith

AUSTERITIES OF BODYSPEECHMIND Worship of supreme lord, brahmanas spiritual master, superiors like father & mother Cleanliness, simplicity, celibacy, non violance Speaking words : truthful, pleasing, beneficial, not agitating others Vedic study and practice Satisfaction, Simplicity, Gravity, Self-control Purification of existence

AUSTERITY IN THREE MODES GOODNESSPASSIONIGNORANCE Expecting no result Sake of supreme Out of pride For the sake of gain respect, honor, worship Not stable not permanent Out of foolishness Sake of Self- torture and Destroy others

Charity in three modes Good nessPassionIgnorance Expect no return Proper : Time, Place, and Person Expect return, Desires fruitive result, with grudging mood Improper time place and person With now attention and respect

OM tat sat om: indicates first goal, performed by brahmavadis Tat: indicates 2 nd goal, used by people for getting liberation, with no expectation of result perform sacrifice, penance and charity. Sat: devotional activities in the guidance of spiritual master 3 rd goal.