English Translation of Chapter 17 without Verses 
।17.1।   Arjuna said, O Krishna, What is the type of faith of those who worship with reverence, Are they in goodness, passion or ignorance?

।17.2।   Krishna said, Humans have three kinds of faith based on their nature; These are Goodness, Passion and ignorance; Hear about these from me.

।17.3।   The faith of every man conforms to his nature. By nature every human is full of faith. He is in fact what his faith makes him.

।17.4।   Men in the mode of goodness worship demigods, those in the mode of passion worship the demons and those in the mode of passion worship spirits and ghosts.

।17.5।   Those who practise austerities not commanded by scriptures, who are possessed of hypocrisy, egotism, lust, attachment and strength.

।17.6।   Torturing all the elements in the body and Me also, Who dwell in the body, know these Senseless people to be of demonical resolves.

।17.7।   All have their different liking for Food, is of three kinds; and so also are sacrifices, austerity and charity. Listen to this distinction of them.

।17.8।   Foods dear to those in the mode of goodness increase the duration of life, purify one’s existence and give strength, health, happiness and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, fatty, wholesome, and pleasing to the heart.

।17.9।   Foods that are bitter, sour, salty, very hot, pungent, dry and burning, and which produce pain, sorrow and disease, are dear to those in mode of passion.

।17.10।   That which is stale, tasteless, putrid, rotten, refuse and impure, is the food liked by those in the mode of ignorance.

।17.11।   Of sacrifices, the sacrifice performed according to the directions of scripture, as a matter of duty, by those who desire no reward, is of the nature of goodness.

।17.12।   O Arjuna, Sacrifice which is performed for the sake of material benefits, or for pride is considered in the category of passion mode.

।17.13।   That sacrifice is Tamasic which is contrary to the ordinances of the scriptures, which is devoid of food-distribution, Mantras, gifts and faith.

।17.14।   Worship of the gods, the Brahmanas, the teachers and the wise, cleanliness, simplicity, celibacy and nonviolence are called the austerities of the body.

।17.15।   The unoffending speech which is true, pleasant and beneficial; and self-study and regular practice - all this is said to be an austerity by the speech-sense.

।17.16।   And happiness of mind, simplicity, quiet self-control and inner purity are the austerities of the mind.

।17.17।   When that threefold austerity is undertaken with supreme faith by people who do not hanker after results, is born of sattva.

।17.18।   The austerity that is practised for gaining respect, honour and reverence and with sheer showing-that unstable and impermanent austerity is called Rajas.

।17.19।   Penance performed out of foolishness, with self-torture or to injure others, is said to be in the mode of ignorance.

।17.20।   Charity given out of duty, without expectation of return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy person is considered to be in the mode of goodness.

।17.21।   But charity performed with the expectation of some return, or with a desire for fruits, or in a grudging mood, is in the mode of passion.

।17.22।   And charity performed at an impure place, at an improper time, to unworthy persons in an insulting maner and without proper respect is said to be in the mode of ignorance.

।17.23।   The three words om tat sat are used to indicate the Supreme Truth, which also created brahmanas, scriptures and sacrifices at the start of the existence.

।17.24।   Therefore, transcendentalists undertaking performances of sacrifice, charity and penance in accordance with scriptural regulations begin always with om.

।17.25।   Those who desire deliverance begin their acts of sacrifice, austerity or gift with the word Tat (Yours), without thought of reward.

।17.26।   O Arjuna, Sat Word is used for truth and goodness and it is also used in all pure, good and auspicious acts.

।17.27।   Steadfastness in sacrifice, austerity and gift, is also called 'Sat' and also action in connection with these for the sake of the Supreme is called 'Sat'.

।17.28|   O Arjuna, Anything done as sacrifice, charity or penance without faith in the Supreme is impermanent. It is called unreal and is useless both in this life and the next.