{"id":13500,"date":"2020-07-07T15:28:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T15:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastermindcontent.co.uk\/?p=13500"},"modified":"2022-08-05T10:44:17","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T10:44:17","slug":"the-three-gunas-in-hinduism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastermindcontent.co.uk\/the-three-gunas-in-hinduism\/","title":{"rendered":"The Three Gunas in Hinduism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Human consciousness is complex; so complicated in fact that modern science is struggling to come to terms with the unpredictable and unexplainable \u201cphenomena\u201d that is pure consciousness.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scientists that do attempt to explain the nature of consciousness are criticised for their \u201cpseudo-scientific views and labelled cranks. It\u2019s a harsh criticism \u2013 especially when the daggers are thrown by deluded minds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Ancient sages seemed to have the nature of consciousness nailed thousands of years ago. Modern man seldom listens to the timeless wisdom hidden in myth and scriptures. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be fair, we are not being provided with rational explanations about the real meaning woven between the fabrics of world mythologies. Instead, academia write-off ancient wisdom as \u201cprimordial\u201d view of the world.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For modern thinkers to consider themselves intellectually superior to our ancient ancestors is shallow, deluded and arrogant. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With such materialistic and short-sighted views, it is little wonder that the planet is falling apart at the seams?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting With Nature<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wise men of old were more far more connected to nature<\/a> than we are today. As a consequence, they recognised their own true nature. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is liberation; mentally, emotionally and spiritually.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help other people understand the nature of consciousness, wise Indian sages divided human nature into three categories of personality. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They separated the three modes of material nature into three parts, collectively known as The Three<\/i> Gunas; sativa, raja and tamas.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhagavad Gita 14:20<\/b><\/span> | <\/span>When the embodied being is able to transcend these three modes, he can become free from birth, death, old age and their distresses and can enjoy nectar even in this life.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In essence, the three gunas are primal energies of Cosmic Intelligence<\/a> that encompass matter, life and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The qualities of energy that emerge from the Unconscious engage in patterns of interplay that influence thoughts, emotions and actions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, the subtle qualities of nature manifest in the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. Observing the nature of your conscious thoughts, emotions and actions enable you to identify and eliminate traits, attitudes and beliefs that do not serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They form the spectrum of consciousness which eventually develops as physical and spiritual experiences and help us to understand how the mind functions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is True Nature? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nature forms through various forces of consciousness and can either mature into wisdom or take up roots as ignorance. Human nature is affected by the clarity we obtain from enlightened thoughts, or the delusions that are programmed by society.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latter typically result in negative experiences and a poor quality of life. Because energy carries information, the information you absorb influences your view of the world. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/span>There is no matter that does not carry information and energy. Similarly, there is no energy that does not carry matter and information. And there is no information that is not carried by matter and energy. Matter and energy are the carriers of messages or information.\u201d ~ Dr. Rulin Xiu, Tao Science: The Science, Wisdom, and Practice of Creation and Grand Unification<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manifestations of these subtle energies are determined by our choice of lifestyle. We are naturally prone to error, but unless we are willing to understand and atone for our errors we are more susceptible to harm, confused thinking and physical illness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To improve your quality of life, you need to identify and eliminate the experiences that cause you problems; stress, grief, frustrations etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, these pain points will be caused by other people. Sometimes they will be caused because of your attachment (habit, addiction, weakness etc) to a person or situation. Mostly they are caused by your reaction to the circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Individuals that are not prepared to pull back the veil of delusion, live in darkness. They are unable to control the mind. Painful experiences subsequently occur more frequently.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For self-conscious individuals that actively look to improve their lifestyles and attitudes, promote positive energy on a daily basis and acknowledge their faults, will be rewarded with a rational, calm and peaceful mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three gunas bind themselves to the ego which ultimately creates our personal nature. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These energies are then projected outwards from the internal world of the mind \u2013 which we are mostly unconscious of – into the physical world where it manifests as reality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, the mind is unstable and fluctuating thoughts cause us to lose control of our emotions and actions. Negative energies also secrete toxic chemicals from the brain and cause illness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is therefore important to understand how energies appear in our conscious psyche.  The ultimate goal is to identify habits that are self-harming. The challenge is to find the strength and willingness to change.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By altering or adapting our lifestyles and the choices we make in life, we can physically improve our nature and find the path to living in peace and harmony. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the Three Gunas are: <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rajas, Tamas and Sattva. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rajas and Tamas are moderate to poor habits that are ultimately the cause of mental disharmony and agitation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sattva is a healthy and responsible way of living that result in a well-balanced nature of being.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamas<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tamas is negative energy that creates obstructions, delusion and ignorance. It makes us lazy, insensitive, inert, attached, depressed, helpless, doubtful, guilt-ridden, bored, sad, apathetic, confused and dependent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People that are prone to tamastic energies live unhealthy, chaotic lifestyles and thus have unstable mental health. They are typically unconscious of the effect their actions have on other people and tend to ignore their own problems.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following natures come from tamas energy: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n