section_path: Chapters and content/Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (28 verses)
section_name: Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (28 verses)
paragraph_text: Chapter 17: Shraddhatraya Vibhaga Yoga (28 verses)
  
  Translators title the chapter as Shraddhatraya-Vibhaga yoga, Religion by the Threefold Kinds of Faith, The Power of Faith, or The Yoga of the Threefold Faith. Krishna qualifies various aspects of human life, including faith, thoughts, deeds, and eating habits, in relation to the three gunas (modes): sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). Krishna explains how these modes influence different aspects of human behavior and spirituality, how one can align with the mode of goodness to advance on their spiritual journey. The final verse of the Chapter stresses that genuine faith (shraddha) is essential for spiritual growth. Actions without faith are meaningless, both in the material and spiritual realms, highlighting the significance of faith in one's spiritual journey.