| Keyword | Sattva |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | सात्विकं शौचमास्तिक्यं शुक्लधर्मरुचिर्मतिः । अ.ह्र.शा.३/७ |
| Reference | S.Sha.1/19, A.H.Sha.3/7 |
| Literary Meaning | Attributes of goodness such as calmness, self – discipline, purity, and peace of mind. |
| Implied Meaning | It is one of the three attributes of the Prakriti or the primordial female principle. It transcends in the subsequent entities of evolution. It is also a synonym for the mind, as the mind is comprised of the three of them viz. Sattva, Raajas and Taamas. |
| Elaboration | A mental attribute. It is considered as a Manogun`a or a positive attribute having only beneficial effect. The other two are the vitiator or the Dosha. It is capable of contributing to the psychological constitution ( Maanasa Prakriti ) of an individual. Owing to its influence, qualities like cleanliness, piety, respect for elders, mild and pleasant disposition, analytical mind, manifest in an individual. Aakaas`ha , Agni and Aaapa Mahaabhoota possess Sattva attribute. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Mind, Mental State |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 06:24 am