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Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
When the mind becomes serene and cheerful, when the senses are subjugated, when the body is free from fear, when the mind is free from attachment, Sattva grows up and makes it easy to realise Me.
When the mind is distracted by actions, when desires multiply, when the senses become restless, when the mind is always wandering, know by these signs that Rajas is increasing.
When the mind cannot grasp, when it is drooping, when it is not able to reflect on the Atman, when it languishes, when the mind is vacant, when ignorance and dejection prevail - know by these signs that Tamas is increasing.
When Sattva increases the strength of the gods is enhanced, when Rajas increases the Asuras prevail; when there is an increase of Tamas the Rakshasas prevail.
Wakefulness is due to Sattva, dreams to Rajas and deep sleep to Tamas. The fourth or the superconscious state is Atman that is connected with all the three states.
By the force of Sattva Brahmanas i.e., those who follow the courses laid down in the Vedas go higher and higher upto Brahmaloka; through Tamas men sink lower and lower and through Rajas they remain in the middle i.e., in the sphere of man.
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