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According to sciences, the Universe is made up of basic physical particles that
include electrons, protons, neutrons, mesons, gluons and quarks.
At a spiritual level however, the Universe is made up of something even more basic.
These particles are known as the 3 subtle basic components (trigunas) – Sattva gun,
Rajas gun and Tamas gun (Gun = quality).
Since it hasn’t been a part of our curriculum this concept may seem alien to some
of us. But they are the very fabric of the creation of the universe (human, animal
and everything around us - living and non-living)
Example: Depending on which one of the three subtle components is predominant within
us, it influences how we:
React to situations
Make decisions
Make choices
Live our lives
Electrons, protons and neutrons DO NOT drive these actions. Its only the Triguns
that guide these actions.
GOD is beyond all these Gunas – That is why he is called Gunatit.
Sattva Gun - Nearest to divinity. Person has happiness, contentment, patience, ability
to forgive…
Tamas Gun – Lowest of the three. Is reflected by laziness, greed, fear, jealousy,
attachment to worldly matters etc.
Rajas Gun - Provides fuel to the other two, i.e. brings about the action. So depending
on whether a person is predominantly sattvik or tamasik the rajas gun will bring
about actions pertaining to sattva or tama.
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