Gunas

The Three Gunas are described as the three qualities or ropes which bind. These three qualities are Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.

Sattva

Sattva refers to a state of balance, order, or purity. It is the balanced midpoint between the states of Rajas and Tamas.

Rajas

Rajas refers to a state of overactivity or turmoil. It is asscociated with a mind that is constantly seeking diversion and has difficulty focusing the attention.

Tamas

Tamas refers to a state of lethargy in which the mind is negative, dull, or slow. Usually it is associated with darkness, delusion, or ignorance.