Sattva Rajas Tamas : Gita’s 10 Sattva Rajas Tamas Guna characteristics

Rajas guna in Food: What is Rajasic Food?

The kick that hot and spicy food gives, is all too familiar. A mere whiff of such strong, thrilling flavors can send the senses soaring!

That’s Rajas guna food for you! A sure shot recipe to veer into life’s excesses!

On this Bhagavad Gita’s quote clarifies in Chapter 17, Verse 9

‘Bitter, sour, salty, sizzling, dry, pungent and burning, foods that lead to pain, disease and sorrow are sought after by the Rajasic.‘

So, Rajas guna food is:

1. Heavy, Spicy, Oily and deep fried
2. Also, tea, coffee, sweet or salty snacks.
3. Plus pickles, spicy chutneys, savoury snacks (samosa etc).
4. Also, processed, preserved, canned food with low nutritional value 
5. Foods that excite emotions and make one volatile.
6. Fattening foods causing obesity.
7. Animal food such as fish, chicken, beef, pork, eggs etc. Also, similar hard food that is tough on the digestive system.
8. Foods that delight at first but are a problem later eg spicy foods causing ulcers, liquor eating into the liver and intestinal worms in a compulsive meat eater.

Tamas guna in Food, What is Tamasic Food?

Tamasic food has literally zero to negative nutritional value. Not only do they dull the intellect and numb the body, these lethargic foods also drag one down to the animal-instinct plane.

Stale pizzas, spicy fried chicken, alchohol; all followed by either indigestion or hangover, is proof enough of their ill-effects.

On this , Bhagavad Gita’s quote clarifies in Chapter 17, Verse 10

‘Stale, tasteless, putrid, rotten and impure, is the food liked by the Tamasic.’

So, Tamas guna food is:

1. Overcooked or reheated, fermented and acidic food. Stale, refrigerated, processed and canned food.
2. Also anything cooked with garlic, onion and extra fats.
3. Additionally, foul-smelling food like fish, fermented cheese, alcohol etc
4. Also, animal food (Eggs, pork, chicken, beef etc) that pass on negative energies.
5. Anything that after consumption induces lethargy.
6. Finally, food made by unclean people in unclean environments.

2. Austerities (Body, Speech, Mind) and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas !

Sattva Guna Austerities

When one practises discipline in cultivating one’s body, speech and mind, without the motive of gaining any reward it is called Sattva or Sattvic behaviour. It comprises of the following three austerities:

(a) Firstly; Sattva guna’s Austerity of Body: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 14 quotes,

‘Worship of the God, the teachers, the wise, being pure and upfront, practising celibacy, non-violence’

Meaning:

• Austerity by guarding against sensory pleasures.
• Also, being respectful of gurus and wise ones(the ones on the path of enlightenment).
• Finally, practicing non-violence towards living beings.

(b) Secondly; Sattva guna’s Austerity of Speech: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 15 quotes

‘Truthful, pleasant and beneficial speech which does not cause agitation, study and chanting of scriptures’

Speech is a powerful activity and one should use it wisely.

• So, conserve energy. Don’t speak too much.
• Never speak scandalously. Harsh, obscene, bitter, irritating words can ruin relationships beyond repair.
• Speak only the truth, do not even distort statements so that they veil the truth.
• Avoid being disagreeable/offensive under the excuse of being a well-wisher.
• Always speak pleasantly and in the best interest of the concerned person.
• Finally, chant mantras and hymns from the scriptures regularly. This can help harness the power of speech.
• (Read about the power of Mantra meditation here.)

(c) Lastly; Sattva guna’s Austerity of Mind: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 16 quotes

‘Maintain a serene mind, a good heart, a pure disposition, and self-control’

• Keep the mind austere by practicing serenity. Do not entertain distractions that agitate it.
• Also be mindfully silent.
• Nurture a good heart. And practice forgiveness and goodwill
• Finally, have a pure disposition through honest, selfless benevolence.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic austerities; Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, verse 18 quotes

‘Austerities practised hypocritically, with the objective of gaining name, honour and devotion are unstable, fleeting and Rajasic.’

Meaning of Rajas guna austerities

• Ostentatious austerities, for putting on a ‘holier-than-thou’ image.
• Plus, vanity ridden/pompous worship, rituals.
• Also, deceptive and counterproductive show of self-control for the sake of adulation.
• Finally, the motive behind this kind of austerity is just the fruits.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic austerities ; Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, verse 19 quotes

‘Senseless Austerities performed with self-torture and with an intention of harming others are Tamasic.’

Meaning of Tamas guna austerities

• Firstly, austerities performed without devotion, or proper intention
• That too, done in no prescribed manner but in any way that suits the person
• Finally, that which is performed to cause damage to others, for example voodoo, black magic etc.

3. Charity and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas !

Sattva Guna or Sattvic Charity : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 20 quotes

‘A gift given at the right place and right time to a worthy man, without any services in return, is full of Sattva‘

Meaning of Sattva guna Charity:

• Charity made with delight in one’s heart.
• Hence an act that fills the giver with the joy of giving.
• Also prompted by a feeling of empathy for the lack in someone else’s life.  
• At the same time, is extended to a genuinely needy and deserving person.
• Finally, it is done without any expectation of name, fame, remuneration or admiration.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic Charity : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 21 quotes

‘A gift parted with reluctantly and with an anticipation of something in return is Rajasic.’

Meaning of Rajas guna Charity:

• An ostentatious charity done with the selfish expectation of fame or profits.
• Also, done without discriminating whether the recipient deserves it or not.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic gift : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 22 quotes

‘A gift, given at the wrong place and wrong time to undeserving people, or given disrespectfully or insultingly, is Tamasic.’

Meaning of Tamas guna Charity:

• The type where charity is made half-heartedly.
• Also the gift is given disrespectfully/disdainfully.
• Finally, it is also given without any thought, whether the person deserves it or not. For example, donation made to crooks to gain their favour.

4. Renunciation (Tyaaga) and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas !

Sattva Guna or Sattvic Renunciation : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, verse 9 quotes

‘When all (duty related) actions are performed, and one abandons attachment and desire for the corresponding reward, that is called Sattvic‘

Meaning of Sattva guna Renunciation or Tyaaga

• It is the act of immersing oneself in execution of duties to the fullest.
• Also done without expectations or worries about the result.
• Finally, abandoning of the lower impulses of anger, jealousy, passion etc is a pre-requisite.
• This automatically makes the doer embrace subtle refined emotions.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic Renunciation : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, verse 8 quotes

‘The one who abandons his (duty- related) actions due to fear of physical inconvenience (pain etc), he earns no merit from such Rajasic renunciation.‘

Meaning of Rajas guna Renunciation or Tyaaga:

• An act of abandoning a challenging but worthy duty, but disguising it as renunciation.
• Also, giving up on tasks that create anxiety, due to excessive result-orientation.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic Renunciation : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, verse 7 quotes

‘The renunciation of obligatory (duty related) action is improper; this kind of ‘delusionary’ abandonment is Tamasic.’

Meaning of Tamas guna Renunciation or Tyaaga

• This refers to shirking of duties. It is when one forsakes basic duties under the guise of abandonment.
• For example: Consider an impoverished starving family. If the householder or his wife abandon the family to take up ‘ascetism’ then it is Tamasic renunciation. That’s because, instead of executing their duties of nourishing the starving kids, the parent ran away from it.

5. Knowledge and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas !

Sattva Guna or Sattvic Knowledge : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 20 quotes

‘When one (finally) starts to see the Single Immortal Truth in every being and not separate entities in separate beings—then  that knowledge is Sattvic.‘

Meaning of Sattva guna Knowledge or Understanding:

• This is the knowledge that recognizes the single universal power behind all life forms.
• Also, has a clear understanding of the life-force behind every element and every creature on Earth.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic Knowledge : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 21 quotes

‘But that knowledge which sees different beings are distinctly different from one another and from Divinity then that is Rajasic.‘

Meaning of Rajas guna knowledge or Understanding:

• This refers to the knowledge that views everything disjointedly.
• Such knowledge can only see in bits and pieces. it lacks the intuition to see Reality as a Divine whole.
• Finally, this knowledge relies too much on left-brained dissection and analysis.
• It also rejects intangible elements in the realm of scientific/spiritual theories.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic Knowledge : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 22 quotes

‘But that which unreasonably clings to one single trivial and untrue aspect of cause/ effect as if it were the whole, that is Tamasic.‘

Meaning of Tamas guna knowledge or Understanding

• This refers to narrow-minded, fanatical and uni-dimensional knowledge
• Also, a jaded understanding that violently refuses to open up to new thoughts and ideas.
• Consequently, it clings to redundant ways, justifying it through a confused intellect.

6. Actions (Efforts/Work) and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas !

Sattva Guna or Sattvic Actions : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 23 quotes

‘Sattvic action is the one that is as prescribed (appropriate and dutiful), with detachment and without desire for rewards, performed with neither love nor hate (balanced emotion)‘

Meaning of Sattva guna work/action/ effort:

• Here, the actions are taken up according to one\’s physical and mental capacity.
• Such actions (duties) are sincerely executed notwithstanding personal likes, dislikes and prejudices.
• Performed one-pointedly, they bring joy, bliss, fulfilment to the doer.
• Also, no additional expectation of rewards is attached to such rightly done- actions.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic Actions : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 24 quotes

‘Rajasic action is the one performed egoistically, with yearning for desires and gain, and with a lot of effort.‘

Meaning of Rajas guna work/action/effort :

• These actions reek of ego, self-centeredness and arrogance.
• Also, such efforts leave the person anxious, drained and dissatisfied.
• Finally, even after the work is done, a sense of dissatisfaction lingers.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic Actions : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 25 quotes

‘Delusionary action performed without considering one’s ability or the (possible) repercussions of loss or injury is Tamasic.’

Meaning of Tamas guna work/action/effort :

• Here. the reference is to reckless actions performed without prudence.
• Also, no thought towards the safety of self or others is spared. For example, rash driving.
• Finally, it causes lethal damage just for petty thrills.

7. Personality and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas !

Sattva Guna or Sattvic personality : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 26 quotes

‘A person free from attachments and ego, unruffled by success or failure, while continuing to be steady and enthusiastic is a Sattvic person.‘

Meaning of Sattva guna personality :

• A blend of steadiness and enthusiasm, free from attachments and ego.
• This Sattva persona is not over-possessive of his kin nor does he derive his sense of security from them
• Also, does commendable work, yet maintains utter humility.
• Additionally, strives optimistically, irrespective of success or failure.
• Lastly, is not discouraged by obstacles, but continues chasing creative pursuits.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic persona : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 27 quotes

‘An (excessively) passionate persona, driven (only) by the rewards of actions, cruel, greedy, impure, (easily) affected by joy and pain is Rajasic‘

Meaning of Rajas guna personality:

• Is greedy, discontented and always craving for more.
• Also, the anxiety makes a Rajasic impatient, or even cruel and inconsiderate at times.
• Being thus, his whole life is governed by the petty pleasures/pains of daily successes and failures.
• Focus being only on results, he is distracted while on job.
• Instead of getting absorbed in the work, energy is wasted in checking progress again and again.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic persona : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 28 quotes

‘Tamasic personas are unstable, pessimistic, malicious, vulgar, lazy, procrastinating and swindlers (by nature)’

Meaning of Tamas guna personality :

• This personality is vengeful who uses his malice and ill-will for retaliation.
• Additionally he is unreliable, as he gossips, lies and spreads rumours and disputes amongst others.
• Also, his obstinate behavior blends perfectly with his immoral indulgence.
• Being cunning and unwilling to make productive effort, he keeps procrastinating
• Also, this personality likes freeloading on ill-deserved money and facilities.
• Additionally, he is given in to the over-indulgence of his animal instincts.
• Finally, he is someone who has no courage to stand up to life’s challenges. He only prefers the easy road, the quick fix!

8. Intellect and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas!

Sattva Guna or Sattvic Intellect : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 30 quotes

‘That which knows the path of work and renunciation, what ought to be done and what ought not to be done, fear and fearlessness, bondage and liberation—that intellect is Sattvic’

Meaning of Sattva guna Intellect:

This intellect has the ability to discriminate between

• Firstly, Dharma (righteousness) and Adharma (unrighteousness) .
  • Read all about the values of Dharma and Sanatan Dharma here
• Secondly, Fear and Fearlessness
• Next, pain points in life and the right ways to deal with them.
• Also , the Path of Work(duty) and of Renunciation,
• Finally, all about Bondage and Liberation
  • Read more about ethical decision making as per the Bhagavad Gita here.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic Intellect : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 31 quotes

‘The intellect that incorrectly comprehends Dharma (righteous actions) and Adharma (unrighteous actions), and also what ought to be done and what mustn’t be is Rajasic’

Meaning of Rajas guna Intellect:

This intellect has a clouded judgement, blinded by excessive passions. It lacks the ability to discriminate between:

• Dharma (righteousness) and Adharma (unrighteousness)
• Or long term remedies and short term fixes.
• Also, reasonable or unreasonable arguments.
• Finally, even an egoistic or a pragmatic point of view.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic Intellect : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 32 quotes

‘That intellect being shrouded in darkness and perversion, sees Adharma (unrighteous actions) as Dharma (righteous actions) is Tamasic‘

Meaning of Tamas guna Intellect:

Tamas, a veiling of intellect is characterized by:

• Fuzzy thinking, numbness and stupidity
• An inability to correctly judge life-aspects, especially sorting the right from the wrong.
• Blindness to both logical and intuitive reasoning.
• Also indifference to basic ethics and values.

9. Determination and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas!

Sattva Guna or Sattvic Determination : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 33 quotes

‘The unwavering firmness by which, through Yoga, the functions of the mind, the life-force and the senses are restrained—that firmness, is Sattvic!’

Meaning of Sattva guna Determination:

• This determination is anchored in the Divine, hence unaffected by the vagaries of life.
• Thus, being strongly rooted, the willpower helps tiding over obstacles.
• This will steadies the mind and leverages its power to the hilt. 
• Finally, this trained Mind is able to resist all sense-temptations, all distractions, all pain and pleasures while staying focused on efforts.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic Determination : Bhagavad Chapter 18, Verse 34 quotes

‘Rajasic firmness of resolve is that by which, driven by attachment and rewards (for actions), one holds on fast to Dharma, seeking pleasures and accumulation of wealth.’

Meaning of Rajas guna Determination :

• This determination is rooted on three of the four goals of Purushartha (goals of a common householder). These are Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth) and Kama (pleasures)
• But is woefully lost on the fourth Purushartha goal which is Moksha (liberation). That ultimate phase of life leading to the Divine.
• Hence, he gets anchored on fleeting joys of materialism (Artha) and pleasures (Kama).  Thus his coloured views on Dharma, leans him towards unrighteousness.
• Finally, fueled by materialistic desires, this determination develops a permanently distorted sense of duty.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic Determination : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 35 quotes

‘The firmness of resolve by which fools refuse to abandon sleep, fear, sorrow, despair and pride (delusionary), that is Tamasic!‘

Meaning of Tamas guna Determination:

• This kind is characterized by a lack of resolve towards any creative efforts
• And the numbing is so pronounced that it is almost like ‘sleeping the life away’.
• But, the negative determination to hold on to destructive feelings and habits like despair, pride, fear and sleep; is pronounced.

Read about ways to develop willpower and what Bhagavad Gita says about this here

10. Pleasure and Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas!

Sattva Guna or Sattvic pleasure : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 37 quotes

‘The pleasure (or endeavour towards it), arising from a pure Self-Realised mind, that feels like venom initially but ends up like nectar, that is Sattvic.‘

Meaning of Sattva guna Pleasure:

• That ‘pleasure’ that is painful at the start but ends up as hugely rewarding.
  • Self-control exercises like Yoga, Tai chi that start out by being boring/strenuous but reap golden rewards later.
  • Or giving up on toxic foods or addictions
• Also those kinds of pleasures that that refine the soul and expand the mind.
• Finally, this kind includes all creative/spiritual efforts that bring joy and a sense of satisfaction. For example writing, painting, social service etc.

Rajas Guna or Rajasic pleasure: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 38 quotes

‘The pleasure that is purely sensual (related to the sense-organs), which starts out like nectar and ends up as poison, is Rajasic.‘

Meaning of Rajas guna Pleasure:

• These are pleasures gained through pure sensual gratification.
• The senses being flimsy, so is the joy derived from them. Hence, a Rajasic is forever swinging between joy and sorrow.
• This pleasure also brings insecurity/ anxiety, as one tries desperately to hold on to fleeting joys.
• But in the end, it invariably meets disappointment and sorrow.
• Obsessive achievement/money oriented personas are classic examples of this type.

Tamas Guna or Tamasic pleasure : Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 39 quotes

‘The pleasure that is progressively self-delusory, rising from sleep, laziness and negligence, is Tamasic‘

Meaning of Tamas guna Pleasure:

• This pleasure is that type that steadily deludes. Exactly as a new initiate into drugs is high all the times.
• Soon he falls to a stage of perpetual stupor, while technically he is still on a high.
• Finally, it destroys him, with nothing but unbearable pain and sorrow.

How are the Sattva Rajas Tamas gunas relevant today?

1. Firstly, to know the inescapable pull of Sattva Rajas Tamas tendencies :

(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3, Verse 5)

Common men and even rising spiritual aspirants are helpless against the power exerted by Guna’s. The opposing-pairs of feelings such as joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, love and hate, heat and cold, win and defeat, can completely overwhelm them.

2. Secondly, to identify whether the dominant Guna in us is Sattva Rajas or Tamas

(Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verse 5 and Verse 10 )

Gunas compete for dominance, interchangeably. Sometimes Sattva predominates, then Rajas or Tamas takeover and so on. Hence, recognizing them is important so as to benefit or guard from them

3. Thirdly, to know how Sattva Rajas Tamas alienate us from the Divine Self.  

(Bhagavad Gita, Chaper 7, Verse 13)

The Bhagavad Gita says Maya (delusion of the Gunas) make humans identifying themselves with their Sattva Rajas and Tamas tendencies, actions and labels. Hence, they get disconnected with the real glory of their inner Self.

4. Also, be successful by making timely course corrections to actions related to Sattva Rajas Tamas

An ability to recognize the one\’s predominant Guna, can help take corrective action. Thus, greater progress in worldly/spiritual aspirations can be made.

5. Lastly, to learn how to nurture Sattva, the most desirable amongst all three Sattva Rajas Tamas

(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14, Verse 9)

One can constantly nurture Sattva by emulating the afore-mentioned ten qualities of Sattva.

Being firmly rooted in the Divine is the doorway to the realms of Sattva

With this, we come to the end of all relevant mention of the Gunas in the Gita . Many verses are self-explanatory and easy to understand.

Try to build maximum Sattva guna energies to reap rich benefits in life!

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Swami Sivananda’s Bhagavad Gita or Swami Chinmayananda’s The Holy Geeta.

Also find, listed here, the reference of the Bhagavad Gita’ s Sattva Rajas Tamas related Verses

(These Sanskrit verses (only on Sattva Rajas Tamas) are from Swami Sivananda’s translation of the Bhagavad Gita along with Chapter, Verse numbers )

Part 1 : Chapters 3, 7 and 14

Part 2 : Chapter 17

Chapter 17, Verse 8, Aayuh sattwabalaarogya sukha preetivi vardhanaah; Rasyaah snigdhaah sthiraa hridyaa aahaaraah saattwikapriyaah

Chapter 17, Verse 9, Katvamlalavanaatyushna teekshna rooksha vidaahinah; Aahaaraah raajasasyeshtaa duhkhashokaamayapradaah.

Chapter 17, Verse 10, Yaatayaamam gatarasam pooti paryushitam cha yat; Ucchishtamapi chaamedhyam bhojanam taamasapriyam

Chapter 17, Verse 14, Devadwijagurupraajna poojanam shauchamaarjavam; Brahmacharyamahimsaa cha shaareeram tapa uchyate

Chapter 17, Verse 15, Anudwegakaram vaakyam satyam priyahitam cha yat; Swaadhyaayaabhyasanam chaiva vaangmayam tapa uchyate.

Chapter 17, Verse 16, Manahprasaadah saumyatwam maunamaatmavinigrahah; Bhaavasamshuddhirityetat tapo maanasamuchyate

Chapter 17, verse 18 , Satkaaramaanapoojaartham tapo dambhena chaiva yat; Kriyate tadiha proktam raajasam chalamadhruvam.

Chapter 17, verse 19, Moodhagraahenaatmano yat peedayaa kriyate tapah; Parasyotsaadanaartham vaa tattaamasamudaahritam

Chapter 17, Verse 20, Daatavyamiti yaddaanam deeyate’nupakaarine; Deshe kaale cha paatre cha taddaanam saattwikam smritam.

Chapter 17, Verse 21, Yattu pratyupakaaraartham phalamuddishya vaa punah; Deeyate cha pariklishtam taddaanam raajasam smritam.

Chapter 17, Verse 22, Adeshakaale yaddaanamapaatrebhyashcha deeyate; Asatkritamavajnaatam tattaamasamudaahrita

Part 3: Chapter 18

Chapter 18, verse 9, Kaaryamityeva yatkarma niyatam kriyate’rjuna; Sangam tyaktwaa phalam chaiva sa tyaagah saattwiko matah.

Chapter 18, verse 8, Duhkhamityeva yat karma kaayakleshabhayaat tyajet; Sa kritwaa raajasam tyaagam naiva tyaagaphalam labhet

Chapter 18, verse 7, Niyatasya tu sannyaasah karmano nopapadyate; Mohaattasya parityaagas taamasah parikeertitah

Chapter 18, Verse 20, Sarvabhooteshu yenaikam bhaavamavyayameekshate; Avibhaktam vibhakteshu tajjnaanam viddhi saattwikam

Chapter 18, Verse 21, Prithaktwena tu yajjnaanam naanaabhaavaan prithagvidhaan; Vetti sarveshu bhooteshu tajjnaanam viddhi raajasam

Chapter 18, Verse 22, Yattu kritsnavadekasmin kaarye saktamahaitukam; Atattwaarthavadalpam cha tattaamasamudaahritam

Chapter 18, Verse 23, Niyatam sangarahitam araagadweshatah kritam; Aphalaprepsunaa karma yattat saattwikamuchyate.

Chapter 18, Verse 24, Yattu kaamepsunaa karma saahankaarena vaa punah; Kriyate bahulaayaasam tadraajasamudaahritam

Chapter 18, Verse 25, Anubandham kshayam himsaam anavekshya cha paurusham; Mohaadaarabhyate karma yattat taamasamuchyate

Chapter 18, Verse 26, Muktasango’nahamvaadi dhrityutsaahasamanvitah; Siddhyasiddhyor nirvikaarah kartaa saattwika uchyate

Chapter 18, Verse 27, Raagee karmaphalaprepsur lubdho himsaatmako’shuchih; Harshashokaanvitah kartaa raajasah parikeertitah

Chapter 18, Verse 28, Ayuktah praakritah stabdhah shatho naishkritiko’lasah; Vishaadee deerghasootree cha kartaa taamasa uchyate

Chapter 18, Verse 30, Pravrittim cha nivrittim cha karyaakaarye bhayaabhaye; Bandhammoksham cha yaa vetti buddhih saa paartha saattwikee

Chapter 18, Verse 31, Yayaa dharmamadharmam cha kaaryam chaakaaryameva cha; Ayathaavat prajaanaati buddhih saa paartha raajasee

Chapter 18, Verse 32, Adharmam dharmamiti yaa manyate tamasaavritaa; Sarvaarthaan vipareetaamshcha buddhih saa paartha taamasee.

Chapter 18, Verse 33, Dhrityaa yayaa dhaarayate manah praanendriyakriyaah; Yogenaavyabhichaarinyaa dhritih saa paartha saattwikee

Chapter 18, Verse 34, Yayaa tu dharmakaamaarthaan dhrityaa dhaarayate’rjuna; Prasangena phalaakaangkshee dhritih saa paartha raajasee

Chapter 18, Verse 35, Yayaa swapnam bhayam shokam vishaadam madameva cha; Na vimunchati durmedhaa dhritih saa paartha taamasee

chapter 18, Verse 37, Yattadagre vishamiva parinaame’mritopamam; Tatsukham saattwikam proktam aatmabuddhiprasaadajam.

chapter 18, Verse 38, Vishayendriya samyogaad yattadagre’mritopamam; Parinaame vishamiva tatsukham raajasam smritam

chapter 18, Verse 39, Yadagre chaanubandhe cha sukham mohanamaatmanah; Nidraalasyapramaadottham tattaamasamudaahritam

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