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{{ToBeEdited}}{{NeedCitation}}The term Trigunas is made up of 2 parts. The first part is 'Tri' which means 3 in number and the second part is 'Gunas' which means qualities or properties of substance. Thus the term points towards 3 qualities or properties of substance. In Bharatiya shastras, Bhagvad Gita and Ayurveda, the term Triguna implies the set of 3 human characteristics namely Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. In Ayurveda these are the 3 types of energy of mind while in the frame of reference of other shastras these 3 are the modes of material energy. The human temperament, behavior, emotions and actions are influenced by the dominance of one of these trigunas at that point of the time. Also, on the basis of their levels from the time of birth in any human being, the humans are characterized as Sattvik, Rajas or Tamas in mind-type. The personality, behavior, interests, health and ultimately the quality of one's life largely depends on the presence, absence or predominance of any of these trigunas in one's mind. Thus, Ayurveda has laid large emphasis on understanding of these 3 modes with special reference to the mind and characteristics of the individual.   

{{ToBeEdited}}{{NeedCitation}}The term Trigunas is made up of 2 parts. The first part is 'Tri' which means 3 in number and the second part is 'Gunas' which means qualities or properties of substance. Thus the term points towards 3 qualities or properties of substance. In Bharatiya shastras, Bhagvad Gita and Ayurveda, the term Triguna implies the set of 3 human characteristics namely Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. In Ayurveda these are the 3 types of energy of mind while in the frame of reference of other shastras these 3 are the modes of material energy. The human temperament, behavior, emotions and actions are influenced by the dominance of one of these trigunas at that point of the time. Also, on the basis of their levels from the time of birth in any human being, the humans are characterized as Sattvik, Rajas or Tamas in mind-type. The personality, behavior, interests, health and ultimately the quality of one's life largely depends on the presence, absence or predominance of any of these trigunas in one's mind. Thus, Ayurveda has laid large emphasis on understanding of these 3 modes with special reference to the mind and characteristics of the individual.   

Trigunas according to Bhagvad gita  

== Trigunas according to Bhagvad gita ==

 

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, the origin and association of Trigunas with one's life has been explained by lord Krishna as follows,  <blockquote>सत्त्वं रजस्तम इति गुणा: प्रकृतिसम्भवा: । निबध्नन्ति महाबाहो देहे देहिनमव्ययम् ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.5)</blockquote><blockquote>sattvaṁ rajastama iti guṇā: prakr̥tisambhavā: । nibadhnanti mahābāho dehe dehinamavyayam ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.5)</blockquote>Meaning: Prakrti or the material energy consists of three guṇas (modes)—sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). These modes bind the eternal soul to the perishable body.

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, the origin and association of Trigunas with one's life has been explained by lord Krishna as follows,  <blockquote>सत्त्वं रजस्तम इति गुणा: प्रकृतिसम्भवा: । निबध्नन्ति महाबाहो देहे देहिनमव्ययम् ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.5)</blockquote><blockquote>sattvaṁ rajastama iti guṇā: prakr̥tisambhavā: । nibadhnanti mahābāho dehe dehinamavyayam ॥ (Bhagvad Gita 14.5)</blockquote>Meaning: Prakrti or the material energy consists of three guṇas (modes)—sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). These modes bind the eternal soul to the perishable body.

Based upon one’s internal thoughts, the external circumstances, past ''sanskārs'', and other factors, one or the other of these modes becomes dominant for that person. And the mode that predominates creates its corresponding shade upon that person’s personality. Hence, the soul is swayed by the influence of these dominating modes.

Based upon one’s internal thoughts, the external circumstances, past ''sanskārs'', and other factors, one or the other of these modes becomes dominant for that person. And the mode that predominates creates its corresponding shade upon that person’s personality. Hence, the soul is swayed by the influence of these dominating modes.

'''रजस्तमश्चाभिभूय सत्त्वं भवति भारत |'''

'''रजस्तमश्चाभिभूय सत्त्वं भवति भारत |'''

Meaning: '''Sometimes goodness ('''''sattva''''') prevails over passion ('''''rajas''''') and ignorance ('''''tamas'''''), O scion of Bharat. Sometimes passion ('''''rajas''''') dominates goodness ('''''sattva''''') and ignorance ('''''tamas)''''', and at other times ignorance ('''''tamas''''') overcomes goodness ('''''sattva''''') and passion ('''''rajas''''').'''

Meaning: '''Sometimes goodness ('''''sattva''''') prevails over passion ('''''rajas''''') and ignorance ('''''tamas'''''), O scion of Bharat. Sometimes passion ('''''rajas''''') dominates goodness ('''''sattva''''') and ignorance ('''''tamas)''''', and at other times ignorance ('''''tamas''''') overcomes goodness ('''''sattva''''') and passion ('''''rajas''''').'''

'''सत्त्वं सुखे सञ्जयति रज: कर्मणि भारत |'''

'''सत्त्वं सुखे सञ्जयति रज: कर्मणि भारत |'''

Meaning: ''Sattva'' '''binds one to material happiness;''' ''rajas'' '''conditions the soul toward actions; and''' ''tamas'' '''clouds wisdom and binds one to delusion.'''

Meaning: ''Sattva'' '''binds one to material happiness;''' ''rajas'' '''conditions the soul toward actions; and''' ''tamas'' '''clouds wisdom and binds one to delusion.'''

Manobalam on the basis of dominance of sattva raja or tama

== Effect of Trigunas on the strength of mind ==

 

सत्त्वे उत्तमं मनोबलं, रजसि मध्यमं मनोबलं, तमसि मनोदौर्बल्यमेवेति| su su 35/38

सत्त्वे उत्तमं मनोबलं, रजसि मध्यमं मनोबलं, तमसि मनोदौर्बल्यमेवेति| su su 35/38

== Rajas and Tamas as disease causing factors ==

== Rajas and Tamas as doshas or disease causing factors ==

अतस्त्रिविधा व्याधयः प्रादुर्भवन्ति- आग्नेयाः, सौम्याः, वायव्याश्च; द्विविधाश्चापरे- राजसाः, तामसाश्च||४|| Cha ni 1/4

अतस्त्रिविधा व्याधयः प्रादुर्भवन्ति- आग्नेयाः, सौम्याः, वायव्याश्च; द्विविधाश्चापरे- राजसाः, तामसाश्च||४|| Cha ni 1/4