Mental Clarity |
Sattva |
Rajas |
Tamas |
---|---|---|---|
Concentration | Very clear | Hyperactive | Cloudy |
Memory | Good | Moderate | Poor |
Will power | Good | Moderate | Poor |
Honesty | Strong | Variable | Weak |
Peace of mind | Always | Mostly | Rarely |
Creativity | Generally | Occasionally | Rarely |
Spiritual study | High | Moderate | Low |
Mantra/Prayer | Daily | Occasionally | Never |
Meditation | Daily | Occasionally | Never |
Selfless service | Often | Occasionally | Rarely |
Relationships | Harmonious | Passionate | Disturbed |
Anger | Rarely | Sometimes | Frequently |
Fear | Rarely | Sometimes | Frequently |
Desire | Little | Some | Uncontrollable |
Pride | Modes | Some ego | Vain |
Depression | Never | Sometimes | Frequently |
Love | Universal | Personal | Lacking in love |
Violent Behaviour | Never | Sometimes | Frequently |
Attachment | Detached | Occasionally | Attached |
Forgiveness | Forgive easily | With effort | Grudges |
Diet | Vegetarian | Some meat | Frequent meat |
Addictive behaviour | Never | Occasionally | Frequently |
Sensory impression | Calm | Mixed | Disturbed |
Sleep requirement | Little | Moderate | Excessive |
Sexual activity | Controlled | Intense | uncontrollable |
Control of senses | Good | Moderate | Low |
Speech | Peaceful | A gitated | Dull |
Cleanliness | High | Moderate | Low |
Work | Selfless | Reward centered | Aimless |
Sattva
Sattva is characterized by balance and harmony. It is the state of harmony, indiscrimination, stability of mind, efficiency of handling matters without partiality and selfishness, emotional stability and detachment. Satvic people tend to have an inherent instinct for cleanliness and possess an effortless wisdom reflected in their action.
Rajas
Rajas is the inherent tendency to be active. This is essential to get things done. When in excess, Rajas results in hyperactivity, aggression, passion, severe attachment, agitation and regrettable actions. When unbalanced rajas is considered a disturbing influence on the mind. Rajasic people tend to be power hungry and dissatisfied with what positions or possessions they obtain, they are constantly striving for more often at the cost of those around them. They have a brave yet jealous and cruel character.
Tamas
Tamas presents as inertia. Rest or sleep is impossible without this quality. It provides grounding and stability. Its increase results in inertia, laziness, apathy, ignorance and depression. Excessive tamas is darkness.Tamasic people tend to avoid work, with a penchant for uncontrolled sense of gratification and wasting time. They avoid cleanliness and are not health conscious.