MIND : ITS MYSTERIES AND CONTROL :6.3.3.





Chapter 6. THE THREE GUNAS ...



3.  CHARACTERISTICS OF RAJO GUNA :3.


A mind which is devoid of Sattva Guna will not be good enough to consider others’ happiness as its own and will, therefore, be ever reeling.

Again, as this mind has not the complacency to rejoice at another’s virtues, there is no internal contentment.

Then, as it does not consider others’ sufferings as its own, there arises in it no compassion for them.



It is the Rajasic mind that splits, separates, divides and deceptively shows plurality (Nanatva).

The sun is one.

The moon is one.

Akasam is one.

The idea behind languages is one.

The feeling of sincerity is one.

There is no inside or outside.

Husband and wife become one in heart.

Intimate friends are one in heart. Matter is one.

Energy is one.

Sattvic mind is one.

It unifies.

Cosmic Mahat is one.

Karma (law of cause and effect) is one.

Dharma is one.

Religion is one.

Truth is one.

Brahman is one.

"Ekameva Advitiyam Brahma" (Brahmam is one without a second).



Intense Rajas takes Sattvic turn.

Dacoit Ratnakar became the sage Valmiki.

Jagai and Madhai, who were intensely Rajasic and who pelted stones at Lord Gouranga, became his first disciples.

Next : 4. IMPORTANCE OF SATTVA GUNA

Swami Sivananda

To be continued .....



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