Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 17 verse 10
Chapter 17 · Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga

Freshness and Clarity · Small Choices, Real Support

यातयामं गतरसं पूति पर्युषितं च यत् । उच्छिष्टमपि चामेध्यं भोजनं तामसप्रियम् ॥

yāta-yāmaṁ gata-rasaṁ pūti paryuṣitaṁ ca yat ucchiṣṭam api cāmedhyaṁ bhojanaṁ tāmasa-priyam

Meaning

"Food that is stale, tasteless, putrid, spoiled, and impure is dear to those in tamas."

Explanation

This continues the practical, almost gentle wisdom of the previous verse — even something as ordinary as freshness in your meals can reflect and support the clarity you're cultivating within.

Today's Life Lesson

Choose something fresh and simple to eat today — small acts of care for your body support clarity of mind.

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