The Yoga of the Threefold Faith

Krishna describes sattvic sacrifice (yajña)—sacrifice that is sattvic. 'Aphalākāṅkṣibhir yajño vidhi-dṛṣṭo ya ijyate'—this sacrifice is performed (ijyate) by those who do not desire results (aphalākāṅkṣibhiḥ) and according to scriptural injunctions (vidhi-dṛṣṭaḥ). 'Yaṣṭavyam eveti manaḥ samādhāya'—with the mind (manaḥ) fixed (samādhāya) on the thought 'it should be performed' (yaṣṭavyam eva iti). 'Sa sāttvikaḥ'—that is sattvic. Sattvic sacrifice is performed without desire for results, following scriptural guidance, with the mind focused on the duty itself. It's not about getting something—it's about performing the action for its own sake, as a duty. Understanding this helps you recognize sattvic sacrifice and practice it.