Practical Gyaan

  Instincts: Echoes of Sat-Cit-Ānanda What are Instincts? When we think of instincts, most of us recall what biology teaches us — the basic drives for food, water, shelter, sleep, and reproduction. These ensure survival of the individual and continuation of the species.  But if we stop there, our understanding remains incomplete.  Human beings are not only biological creatures; we are also conscious beings. And when we observe carefully, we find that our instincts are more than just animal drives. At the deepest level, our instincts are reflections of our true nature — Sat-Cit-Ānanda (Existence–Consciousness–Bliss). Instinct for Survival — the reflection of Sat Every creature clings to life. Plants grow towards the sun, animals fight to defend themselves, and humans build homes, hospitals, and entire systems of law and security. The instinct for survival is universal. Why? Because at our core, the ātman is Sat — eternal existence. Sat is unchanging, time...

  Understanding the 3 Guṇas 3 Guṇas of Creation The creation is made up of 3 guṇas - Sattva , Rajas & Tamas Sattva stands for harmony and peace and brings balance Rajas stands for passion and drives action Tamas stands for inertia and causes delusion When Sattva is dominant → Balance is maintained between action and rest For example, Balanced life - giving equal importance to rest/family and work/ society. When Rajas is dominant → Action overtakes balance and rest For example, Workaholic - working or thinking even when spending time with others or when trying to rest. Driven more by selfish intentions. When Tamas is dominant → Delusion clouds both action and balance For example, Day Dreamer - imagines scenarios which don’t exist. Performs action due to delusion. Hardly any balanced perspective of life. Swaroop of the Creator Paramātmā - the creator is Sat - Cit - Ānand swaroop . Sat - literally means Truth.  But only that which is ...