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Ayurveda

Know your Mental Constitution

Three Gunas

The state of the mind is a very important aspect of a person. The 'rishis' (sages) understood that everything in this world has got three principal modes. The tendency to act, rest and balance is within all living entities. Rajas, Tamas and Sattva (together known as the tri-gunas) are the three modes of the universe inherent in every particle, without which we can't exist as recommended by Indian Ayurveda . Generally these three modes are applied to understanding the mind, since the mind is the more subtle aspect of our body. 
 
The three modes are not permanent. They are changeable according to our association and action. One can change the modes of mind through constant practice. We can evolve from rajas or tamas to satwa, the balance and harmony, through acute self awareness, humility and diligence. A well-balanced male should have 70% sattva, 20% rajas and 10% tamas. A well-balanced female should have 70% sattva, 10% rajas and 20% tamas. While a true guru would be 100% satvic.
 
To determine your current predominant mental state look at the following:
 

   Mental Clarity

   Sattva

   Rajas

   Tamas
 
  Concentration
 
  Memory
 
  Will power
 
  Honesty
 
  Peace of mind
 
  Creativity
 
  Spiritual study
 
  Mantra/Prayer
 
  Meditation
 
  Selfless service
 
  Relationships
 
  Anger
 
  Fear
 
  Desire
 
  Pride
 
  Depression
 
  Love
 
  Violent Behaviour
 
  Attachment
 
  Forgiveness
 
  Diet
 
  Addictive behaviour
 
  Sensory impression
 
  Sleep requirement
 
  Sexual activity
 
  Control of senses
 
  Speech
 
  Cleanliness
 
  Work
 
 
  Very clear
 
  Good
 
  Good
 
  Strong
 
  Always
 
  Generally
 
  High
 
  Daily
 
  Daily
 
  Often
 
  Harmonious
 
  Rarely
 
  Rarely
 
  Little
 
  Modes
 
  Never
 
  Universal
 
  Never
 
  Detached
 
  Forgive easily
 
  Vegetarian
 
  Never
 
  Calm
 
  Little
 
  Controlled
 
  Good
 
  Peaceful
 
  High
 
  Selfless
 
 
  Hyperactive
 
  Moderate
 
  Moderate
 
  Variable
 
  Mostly
 
  Occasionally
 
  Moderate
 
  Occasionally
 
  Occasionally
 
  Occasionally
 
  Passionate
 
  Sometimes
 
  Sometimes
 
  Some
 
  Some ego
 
  Sometimes
 
  Personal
 
  Sometimes
 
  Occasionally
 
  With effort
 
  Some meat
 
  Occasionally
 
  Mixed
 
  Moderate
 
  Intense
 
  Moderate
 
  A gitated
 
  Moderate
 
  Reward centered
 
 
  Cloudy
 
  Poor
 
  Poor
 
  Weak
 
  Rarely
 
  Rarely
 
  Low
 
  Never
 
  Never
 
  Rarely
 
  Disturbed
 
  Frequently
 
  Frequently
 
  Uncontrollable
 
  Vain
 
  Frequently
 
  Lacking in love
 
  Frequently
 
  Attached
 
  Grudges
 
  Frequent meat
 
  Frequently
 
  Disturbed
 
  Excessive
 
  uncontrollable
 
  Low
 
  Dull
 
  Low
 
  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.
 

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