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A transliteration of the Sanskrit word, which represents one of the tree fundamental energies, or gunas. Tamas is the energy which holds things in their place, and brings them to dissolution. As ...

Domain: Philosophy; Category: Eastern philosophy

A transliteration of the Sanskrit word, which represents one of the tree fundamental energies, or gunas. Sattwa is the energy of illumination and goodness, which may be experienced by anyone living ...

Domain: Philosophy; Category: Eastern philosophy

A transliteration of the Sanskrit word, which represents one of the tree fundamental energies, or gunas. Rajas is the energy of activity or movement, which is necessary for carrying out an action. ...

Domain: Philosophy; Category: Eastern philosophy

The point in time in which all things take place and occur; in contrast with the past or the future, which are merely impressions in the mind.

Domain: Philosophy; Category: Eastern philosophy

Within the Indian tradition, the gunas are the three energies from which everything is constituted. They are: sattwa, the energy of illumination and goodness; rajas, the energy of movement and ...

Domain: Philosophy; Category: Eastern philosophy

A method for ascertaining truth in a conversation between two people with differing views. Popular from Greek to Indian philosophers.

Domain: Philosophy; Category: Eastern philosophy

The true nature of a human being, that which remains constant within him/her.

Domain: Philosophy; Category: Eastern philosophy

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