Notes 5 Sep

1) Meaning of 3 Gunas -Satva, Rajas and Tamo gunas and how it shapes the behaviour of human beings.

a. Satva -> Helps in  learning,getting knowledge  and gives clarity and focus. It is related to brain. 

b. Rajas -> Helps to be active in doing the work and at times hyperactive and it is related to mind

c. Tamas-> Helps to get rest and it is related to soul

2) Excess satva guna can lead to increase the pride and ego (ahamkara). 

3) To get nemmadi one should have the Tamasa guna.  It is the state of calmness, rest, and silence, where body and mind are rejuvenated, much like deep sleep.

4) Those gunas which are obstructing you to achieve nemmadi should be got rid off. 

5) Bhagavanta sees everyone as equal and hence he always gives nothing which is common to everyone.

6) Giving rest is the work of the Bhagavanta. This is represented by Lord Ranganatha which is in sleeping form.

7) Giving rest is as important as action and thought. When one withdraws from activity and mental processes, the body regains strength to act again. This dormant state prepares one for spirituality, paving the way to self-realisation.

8) Knowing the original quality of soul (Stillness) is the realization.

9) Generally one gets sukha during various stages of work like while doing the work and after finishing the work. Whereas a realized person will always in Atmananda irrespective of the status of work.

10) Healthy mind represents absence of Gunas

11) How Chivam energy works in human mind is beyond our comprehension.