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Sadhna Series
Satvik, Rajasik and Tamsik states
There are three types of mental modifications: Sattvik, Rajasik and Tamasik.
To decrease Rajasik nature (desire, passion, greed)
To increase Sattvic nature (self-control, purity)
→ When you do what you want to hide from others (you are afraid about others knowing about it), it increases Tamo Guna. For example, when you have an exam coming and you know you should be studying but you're using social media on your computer, you know you're doing wrong and want to hide this from your parents and family members. Such activities increase Tamo Guna.
→ Doing what you want everyone to know increases Sattva Guna. In the above example, if you're studying a lot, you're proud of it and it's not something you want to hide. Such activities increase Sattva Guna.
The ideal balance of sattva, rajas, and tamas depends on your goals—whether spiritual, mental, or material.
For Spiritual Growth:
Active professionals may require more rajas, but should still keep sattva as the foundation.
Unhealthy lifestyles tend to increase tamas and rajas while reducing sattva.
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Satvik, Rajasik and Tamsik states
There are three types of mental modifications: Sattvik, Rajasik and Tamasik.
Tamas → increases ignorance, laziness, confusion.To decrease Tamasik nature (ignorance, laziness)
Rajas → increases desire, passion, energy, greed.
Sattva → increases happiness, clarity, health, and supports spiritual growth
i. Exercise or any physical activity (like sports, walking with friends, etc.)
ii. Eat no stale food. Eat within 5 hours of cooking.
iii. Reduce onion and garlic.
iv. Avoid non-vegetarian food.
v. Avoid processed food (packaged foods like Kurkure, Maggi, etc.)
To decrease Rajasik nature (desire, passion, greed)
Excess salty, spicy or oily food shouldn't be taken much. Take only occasionally. Don't avoid salt, spice and oil completely as it can have negative effects (increases Vata Dosha and scarcity of essential vitamins and minerals). Apply moderation in everything.
To increase Sattvic nature (self-control, purity)
i. Eat simple food made at home: fruits, vegetables, rice, roti, etc.
ii. Have Sattvik company and consume Sattvik content.
iii. Exercise in moderation increases Sattva Guna while exercise in excess increases Rajo Guna.
→ When you do what you want to hide from others (you are afraid about others knowing about it), it increases Tamo Guna. For example, when you have an exam coming and you know you should be studying but you're using social media on your computer, you know you're doing wrong and want to hide this from your parents and family members. Such activities increase Tamo Guna.
→ Doing what you want everyone to know increases Sattva Guna. In the above example, if you're studying a lot, you're proud of it and it's not something you want to hide. Such activities increase Sattva Guna.
The ideal balance of sattva, rajas, and tamas depends on your goals—whether spiritual, mental, or material.
For Spiritual Growth:
Sattva: High (70–80% or more)Spiritual seekers aim for high sattva, reduce rajas and tamas.
Clarity, peace, purity, truth, compassion
Rajas: Moderate (15–25%)
Needed to maintain energy and motivation
Tamas: Low (5–10%)
Only enough for sleep and rest
Active professionals may require more rajas, but should still keep sattva as the foundation.
Unhealthy lifestyles tend to increase tamas and rajas while reducing sattva.
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Tat Tvam Asi (You are that)
Uddalaka Aruni, the father of Shvetketu is instructing his son Shvetketu. In last he says Tat Tvam Asi (You are that). Means you are the universal consciousness, the ultimate reality. This conversation is a part of Chhandogya Upanishad, Saam Veda.
Click on the links below to see their conversation.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
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Uddalaka Aruni, the father of Shvetketu is instructing his son Shvetketu. In last he says Tat Tvam Asi (You are that). Means you are the universal consciousness, the ultimate reality. This conversation is a part of Chhandogya Upanishad, Saam Veda.
Click on the links below to see their conversation.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
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Garud Puran, Achar Khand, Chapter 236
What's written in it?
• Self/Aatma is present everywhere. It's all pervading.
• Example of gold and ornaments
• Example of pot and clay
• Example of rope and snake
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This is the official website of Sringeri Sharda Math. One of the 4 mathas setup by Adi Shankracharya.
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Official Links:
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Clearing misconceptions about Advait
Clearing the biggest misconception about Aatma (Soul)
Are Brahm, Parmatma and Bhagwan different?
Why is God appearing as Jiva? Why has he restricted himself?
Purpose of Veda Vyas for writing Srimad Bhagwatam
How to do Bhakti in Advait?
Do you think that translations given here are inaccurate?
Understanding Karm Yoga
Do Advait increases our ego?
Did Shankaracharya come to propagate Mayavad?
Advait Realisation of Prahlad Ji for whom Sri Hari took avatar of Narsingh
References that Shiva and Vishnu are one
References Proving Authencity of Shree Radha From Various Puranas
What is the meaning of Brahm Satyam Jagat Mithya?
What is the meaning of Dham in Gita?
You become what you contemplate
How to check if you are making progress in your spiritual journey?
How to do meditation for the beginners?
For seeing references related to bhakti click here #Bhakti@advaitikreference
For knowing about sadhna click #Sadhna@advaitikreference
Our books group @advaitvedantbooks
Want to listen to songs?
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