What is Trigunas? Types (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) of Trigunas!

By Himanshu JoshiYogasattva, trigunas, types of trigunas, yoga, yoga types

What is Trigunas?     Trigunas are 3 qualities of nature. The universe is the union of purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (nature). Prakriti manifest itself in living and non living , gross and subtle matter in the universe. Purusha is the cause behind moment or life of that matter. The 3 biological elements / tridosha are constituents of the human body (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). This is the prakriti. While the innate qualities of human beings are classified into 3 different categories known as trigunas. This is the metaphysical aspect.   Types (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) of Trigunas!   The trigunas are integral constituents of the mind. (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas). These 3 also known as Mansa dosha ot the psychic constitution. a.Tamas is underactive state which is the lowest. It […]

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