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Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
If at the time of dissolution of the body, the mind is full of Sattva, man attains heaven; if full of Raja she is born again as am or talin this world; if it is full of Tamas he goes to hell. But those who are above the three Gunas attain to Me alone. Action that is offered to Me or that is unselfish is Sattvic; action done with expectation of fruits is Rajasic; that action which becomes harmful or is hypocritical is Tamasic.
The knowledge of the existence of Atman as something distinct from the body is Sattvic; that which is otherwise i.e., identifies Atman with the body etc. is Rajasic; the knowledge of the un cultured like that of children, the dumb etc., is Tamasic, that which concerns Me is Jnana which is beyond the Gunas.
The forest is a Sattvic dwelling; a village is Rajasic; the gambling house is Tamasic, and My abode is beyond the Gunas.
He who performs his duties with no attachment is Sattvic; he who is blinded by attachment is Rajasic; he who has lost the understanding of right and wrong is Tamasic; he who has taken refuge in Me is an agent free from all Gunas.
Faith in Paramatman as taught in the Vedanta Sastra is Sattvic; that in sacrificial and other Vedic duties is Rajasic; faith in Adharma or irreligion is Tamasic; absolute faith in My service is beyond the Gunas.
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