Guna

The 3 gunas are:

  • Tamas
  • Rajas
  • Sattva

Tamas

Tamas is a state of darkness or inactivity. Materiality, laziness, disgust, attachment, depression, helplessness, doubt, guilt, shame, boredom, addiction, hurt, sadness, apathy, confusion and grief are all a Tamastic state.

Rajas

Rajas is a state of energy, action, change or movement. The nature of rajas is attraction. In rajastic state one may be longing, or attached, or strongly bound to the fruits of action. Anger, euphoria, anxiety, fear, irritation, worry, restlessness, stress, courage, rumination, determination, and chaos are all rajastic states.

Sattva

Sattva is the state of harmony, or balance. Joy and intelligence are Sattvic. It reduces rajas and tamas and makes liberation possible. Delight, happiness, peace, wellness, freedom, love, compassion, equanimity, empathy, friendliness, focus, self-control, satisfaction, trust, fulfillment, calmness, bliss, cheerfulness, gratitude, fearlessness, and selflessness are all sattvic states.