Faith (Shraddha)
Sanskrit: श्रद्धा
41 verses related to this theme
What This Theme Means
Faith is the substance of our commitment. The Gita describes three kinds of faith based on our nature. True faith is not blind belief but a deep conviction that guides our actions and spiritual growth.
Key Verses on Faith (Shraddha)
True conviction arises when profound personal realization is powerfully affirmed by the wisdom of revered authorities and the direct revelation of truth itself, dispelling all doubt.
Cultivate unwavering trust in profound truth or a wise source; humbly accepting that some ultimate realities transcend our conventional understanding brings clarity, peace, and the ability to act with conviction.
True wisdom acknowledges the ultimate source of all existence is beyond even the most enlightened comprehension, cultivating humility and trust in the grander, inscrutable design.
From a trusted source, true wisdom unfolds the cosmic cycles of creation and dissolution, revealing an inexhaustible divine power that grounds and inspires.
True understanding and profound conviction arise not just from intellectually accepting a truth, but from actively seeking and experiencing its direct manifestation.
Act courageously and decisively in your duties, free from fear and doubt, for the ultimate outcome of your righteous efforts is already divinely orchestrated.
Humbly request guidance from a master to perceive ultimate truths, trusting their discernment and opening yourself to profound revelations through grace.
Finding solace and regaining composure through familiar, gentle presence is essential for restoring mental clarity, emotional balance, and returning to one's natural state of effective action.
Through an act of divine grace, the ultimate reality is revealed to provide profound clarity and an expansive perspective, dissolving doubt and inspiring trust in a greater, encompassing order.
Unwavering focus and supreme faith in a higher ideal or purpose define the path to true mastery and spiritual excellence.
Live a life rooted in unwavering faith, righteous action, and devotion to a higher purpose, and you will not only discover profound meaning but also experience the boundless love and favor of the Divine.
Even without complete understanding, sincere faith in trusted guidance and diligent application of what is heard can lead to ultimate liberation and success.
Sincere faith and pure intention in your actions matter profoundly, even when you cannot perfectly adhere to every prescribed rule or external ordinance. The quality of your conviction defines your path.
Actions performed without proper method, sincere intention, or generous spirit are inherently flawed and yield no true benefit or lasting positive impact.
True purity and peace in any endeavor arise from unwavering faith, disciplined effort, and profound detachment from its fruits.
Our inherent nature, shaped by the Gunas, determines the quality of our faith, which in turn dictates our actions, aspirations, and ultimate destiny. Cultivating Sattvic faith is the foundation for genuine fulfillment and liberation.
Any action—be it sacrifice, charity, or austerity—performed without genuine faith and sincere intention is ultimately hollow, yielding no lasting benefit or true fulfillment, neither in this life nor the next.
Your deepest convictions and faith fundamentally define who you are and shape your entire life's trajectory.
The quality of your deepest aspirations and motivations, whether spiritual or worldly, reveals your predominant inner nature (Guna) and ultimately shapes the trajectory of your life's experiences and fulfillment.
Beware of narrow, unreasoned, and untruthful perceptions that mistake a part for the whole; such Tamasic understanding limits vision and yields trivial results.