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{{ToBeEdited}}The word Sattva (सत्त्वम्) denotes one of the 3 gunas of nature. Also in Ayurveda Sattva refers to the manas or mind. It is that quality of mind which is considered guna and thus manas is referred from its guna named sattva.

{{ToBeEdited}}The word Sattva (सत्त्वम्) is used in multiple context. Sattva is one of the [[Trigunas (त्रिगुणाः)|trigunas]] or modes of material energy. It is also used as a synonym for [[Manas (मनः)|Manas]] or mind according to Ayurveda. Commonly it is also used to denote pure essence of something. In Ayurveda, Sattva refers to the manas or mind. It is that quality of mind which is considered as virtue of mind and thus used as synonym for manas.

'''तत्र सत्त्वं निर्मलत्वात्प्रकाशकमनामयम् |'''

Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता) is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, narrated in the Bhishma Parva of the [[Mahabharata (महाभारतम्)|Mahabharata]]. In the 14th discourse of Bhagvad Gita, Lord Krishna narrates the role of Trigunas in one's life. At this place, Sattva guna has been described by lord Krishna.

'''सुखसङ्गेन बध्नाति ज्ञानसङ्गेन चानघ || 6|| B.G 14.6'''

<blockquote>तत्र सत्त्वं निर्मलत्वात्प्रकाशकमनामयम् । सुखसङ्गेन बध्नाति ज्ञानसङ्गेन चानघ ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.6)</blockquote><blockquote>tatra sattvaṁ nirmalatvātprakāśakamanāmayam । sukhasaṅgena badhnāti jñānasaṅgena cānagha ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.6)</blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>Meaning: Amongst these, sattva guṇa, the mode of goodness, being of pure quality, is illuminating and full of well-being. It binds the soul by creating attachment for a sense of happiness and knowledge.

Meaning: '''Amongst these,''' ''sattva guṇa''''', the mode of goodness, being purer than the others, is illuminating and full of well-being. O sinless one, it binds the soul by creating attachment for a sense of happiness and knowledge.'''

<blockquote>सर्वद्वारेषु देहेऽस्मिन्प्रकाश उपजायते । ज्ञानं यदा तदा विद्याद्विवृद्धं सत्त्वमित्युत ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.11)</blockquote><blockquote>sarvadvāreṣu dehe'sminprakāśa upajāyate । jñānaṁ yadā tadā vidyādvivr̥ddhaṁ sattvamityuta ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.11)</blockquote>

The word ''prakāśhakam'' means “illuminating.” The word ''anāmayam'' means “healthy and full of well-being.” By extension, it also means “of peaceful quality,” devoid of any inherent cause for pain, discomfort, or misery. The mode of goodness is serene and illuminating. Thus, ''sattva guṇa'' engenders virtue in one’s personality and illuminates the intellect with knowledge. It makes a person become calm, satisfied, charitable, compassionate, helpful, serene, and tranquil. It also nurtures good health and freedom from sickness. While the mode of goodness creates an effect of serenity and happiness, attachment to them itself binds the soul to material nature.

Meaning: Sattva guṇa leads to the development of virtues and the illumination of knowledge.  

Sattva is that property of mind which is responsible for binding soul to its material existence with the purpose of obtaining knowledge and happiness. Sattva is believed to be of illuminating nature. By the means of this illuminating nature it enables the individual to gain the real knowledge of the situation. The real knowledge strengthens the person and inhibits from making decisions that could be detrimental to health of body, mind and senses. Thus in its true sense Sattva helps to keep individual diseases-free and healthy. Sattva makes person calm, satisfied, charitable, compassionate, helpful, serene, and tranquil. While the mode of goodness creates an effect of serenity and happiness, attachment to them itself binds the soul to material nature.

 

'''ज्ञानं यदा तदा विद्याद्विवृद्धं सत्त्वमित्युत || 11|| BG.14.11'''

 

''Sattva guṇa'' leads to the development of virtues and the illumination of knowledge.  

== Signs of Sattva dominance in manas ==

== Signs of Sattva dominance in manas ==