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There is an interesting correlation here with some ancient wisdom: Most schools of Indian philosophy borrow the term `guna` -- literally "quality" but in conte
by nsomaru 10y ago
There is an interesting correlation here with some ancient wisdom:
Most schools of Indian philosophy borrow the term `guna` -- literally "quality" but in context[0] meaning "mental texture" to refer to three main states of mind:
Sattva: equanimity, poise, contemplativeness, objectivity
Rajas: frenzy, agitation, result-orientation
Tamas: indolence, lethargy, sloth, sleep
It's interesting to note that Brahma Murta[1] falls between 4am-6am and is indicated as the predominance of sattva[2]. The predominance of other gunas may be observed by looking at the nature of activities during other times (6am-6pm = rajas), (6pm - 4am = tamas).
Those interested in further reading might consult the Vedanta Treatise[2] by A Parthasarathy.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87a#Samkhya_school_of_Hinduism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu%E1%B9%87a#Samkhya_school_of...
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmamuhurtha https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmamuhurtha
[2] https://www.amazon.com/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasarathy-ebook/dp/B00I8D4ZFM https://www.amazon.com/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasar...