Saturday, June 14, 2014

Self Realization

                                           Srimad Bhagwatham

The effects of Sattwa are a cheerful heart, subdued passions, a calm body and an unattached mind.

Sattwa (goodness) is the gateway towards self realization.

The effects of Rajas (Passion) are a restless heart, uncontrolled passion. frenzied desire for action, and an unquiet mind.

The effects of Tamas (Ignorance) are a listless stultified heart, an ignorant and dull mind, and a dejected and miserable body.

When Sattwa predominates there is intense illumination.

When Rajas predominates there is intense activity.

When Tamas predominates there is absolute dullness.

Sattwa is wakefulness, Rajas is dream and Tamas is sleep.

The transcendental consciousness is predominant in all of them. But because it pertains to the self, it is beyond Maya.

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