Analyzing the above information, one can see the basic characteristics in goodness are motivation for purification, a sense of duty and desire to please the Lord. Therefore instill this mentality in sacrifice, austerity and charity by “Om tat sat”
From beginning of creation the three words “Om tat sat” were used to indicate the Supreme Absolute truth
aHow to purify food, sacrifice, austerity and charity — Although always contaminated by any one of the material modes, they can be made as the means of spiritual elevation by aiming them at the Supreme – ‘Om tat sat’, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the eternal
bWhat does ‘Om tat sat’ indicate — They particularly indicate the Absolute Truth, The Supreme Personality of Godhead
e.g. In Vedic hymns, the word ‘Om’ is always found
cWhat if one acts without following scriptural regulations
He will not attain Absoute Truth
He will get some temporary result but not the ultimate end of life
dConclusion — Sacrifice, charity and penance must be done in the mode of goodness, otherwise they are inferior in quality, if performed in the mode of passion or ignorance
eIndication of the Vedic literatures with respect to ‘Om tat sat’
Three words ‘Om tat sat’ are uttered in conjunction with the Holy Name of the Supreme Lord e.g. ‘Om tad Vishnoh’
Whenever a Vedic hymn or Holy Name of the Supreme Lord is uttered, ‘Om’ is added
fAuthority for ‘Om tat sat’ — These three words are taken from Vedic hymns
‘Om’ (Rg Veda) – Indicates the first goal
‘Tat tvam asi’ (Chandogya Upanisad) – Indicates second goal
‘Sad eva saumya’ (Chandogya Upanisad) – Indicates the third goal
E.g. Brahma performed sacrifices by indicating Supreme Lord with these three words
g‘Om tat sat’ and Krishna consciousness
According to Bhagavad-gita, any work should be done for ‘Om tat sat’ (For the Supreme Personality of Godhead) – That is ‘acting in Krishna consciousness’
Krishna consciousness is a scientific execution of transcendental activities which enables one to return back to Godhead