Satva, Rajas & Tamas Gun : The Science of values
Understanding The Science of Human Values Why should we practice higher values and renounce sub-human tendencies? Is it for the welfare of the society & nation? Is it to make the world a better place to live? Well! The reasons may be internal rather than external. They may be more personal than societal. Bhagwad Geeta which is a summary of Indian wisdom provides the science behind Human Values. It describes the cause and effect relationship of practicing different values. It also guides us to be at the platform of ‘ABSOLUTE’ or ‘ADVAIT’ at which there is no duality of good-bad or high-low. The subject can be understood by knowing " Prakrti Ke Teen Gun or Three Modes of nature". The following is the translation and description of important verses of Bhagwad Geeta on the subject. Saatvik Gun:Welfare, Serving Poor, Distributing Food, Providing Knowledge, God Consciousness, etc Rajsik Gun: Competitive, Int...