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TRIGUNAS
Group Members:
Amrutha
Safa Parveen
Fathimath Sanaa KK
Navya
Indian thought in psychology

Three Gunas

Sattva
CONTENT
Rajas

Tamas
• Indian thought in psychology is a rich and
diverse field that integrates philosophical,
spiritual, and practical approaches to
understanding the mind, behaviour, and well-

INDIAN being.

THOUGHT IN • Indian philosophical traditions including


PSYCHOLOGY Vedanta, Samkhya, Yoga, and Buddhism. These
traditions offer a holistic view of human nature,
where the mind, body, spirit are interconnected,
and the ultimate goal is often seen as self-
realization or liberation (moksha).
• Guna is a Sanskrit word which translates
as “quality, peculiarity, attribute, or
tendency.”

• In yoga and Ayurveda, a guna is a tattva


or element of reality that can affect our
TRIGUNAS psychological, emotional and energetic
states. The three gunas were created as
an essential component of Sankhya
philosophy but the gunas are now a
major concept in most schools of Indian
philosophy.
• All three gunas are always present
in all beings and objects
surrounding us but vary in their
relative amounts. We humans have
the unique ability to consciously
alter the levels of the gunas in our
bodies and minds. The gunas cannot
be separated or removed in oneself
but can be consciously acted upon
to encourage their increase or
decrease.
• Sattva is a state of harmony, balance, joy, and
intelligence. Sattva is the guna that yogis
SATTVA achieve towards as it reduces rajas and tamas

(Purity, and thus makes liberation possible. Other


sattvic qualities are delight, happiness, peace,

Harmony, wellness, freedom, love, compassion,


equanimity, empathy, friendliness, focus, self-
Light) control, satisfaction, trust, fulfillment,
calmness, bliss, cheerfulness, gratitude,
fearlessness, selflessness.
• Psychological Manifestation: People with a dominant sattva quality are often thoughtful,
reflective, and possess a strong sense of ethics and morality. They tend to make decisions
that are in harmony with both their own well-being and the greater good. Sattvic
individuals seek knowledge, truth, and spiritual growth, and their behavior is guided by a
sense of duty and higher purpose.

• Behavioral Outcomes: Sattva leads to actions that are selfless, kind, and beneficial to
others. A sattvic person is likely to be serene, wise, and content, enjoying the simple
pleasures of life without becoming attached to material desires. They approach life with a
sense of gratitude and balance.
• Rajas is a state of energy, action,

RAJAS change, and movement. The nature


of rajas is of attraction, longing and

(Passion, attachment and rajas strongly bind

Activity,
us to the fruits of our work. Other
rajasic qualities are anger,

Energy) euphoria, anxiety, fear, irritation,


worry, restlessness, stress, courage,
rumination, determination, chaos.
• Psychological Manifestation: Individuals dominated by rajas are often driven by
desires, goals, and ambitions. They are energetic, competitive, and constantly seeking
new experiences or achievements. However, this constant striving can lead to stress,
anxiety, and an inability to find peace or satisfaction. Rajasic minds are often caught up
in the pursuit of sensory pleasures, power, and material success.

• Behavioral Outcomes: Rajas leads to actions driven by desire and attachment, which
can result in both positive and negative outcomes. On the one hand, rajasic energy can
lead to success, innovation, and personal growth. On the other hand, it can also lead to
greed, jealousy, and conflict. A rajasic person may struggle with feelings of never having
"enough" and may find it difficult to attain inner peace.
• Tamas is a state of darkness, inertia,
inactivity, and materiality. Tamas

TAMAS manifests from ignorance and


deludes all beings from their
(Inertia, spiritual truths. Other tamasic

Darkness, qualities are laziness, disgust,


attachment, depression,

Ignorance) helplessness, doubt, guilt, shame,


boredom, addiction, hurt, sadness,
apathy, confusion, grief,
dependency, ignorance.
• Psychological Manifestation: A person with a dominant tamas quality may experience
mental fog, depression, and apathy. Their thinking can become clouded, and they may
struggle with a lack of direction or purpose. Tamasic individuals may find themselves
stuck in negative habits or behaviors, unable to break free from patterns that are harmful
to themselves and others.

• Behavioral Outcomes: Tamas results in actions that are misguided, harmful, or self-
destructive. A tamasic person might engage in behaviors that are harmful to their well-
being, such as overindulgence in food, sleep, or substances, or they may neglect
responsibilities and relationships. Tamas can lead to ignorance, delusion, and a life that
feels stagnant and unfulfilled.
Burgin, T. (2019). The 3 Gunas of Nature.
Yoga Basic. Retrieved from

REFERENCE https://www.yogabasics.com/learn/th
e-3-gunas-of-nature
, on 21 August 2024.
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