tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839693020421029516.post5326092947533600358..comments2024-02-23T00:21:46.842-08:00Comments on Happy Vegan Yogini: Diet and Yogacarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10930898660451775217noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839693020421029516.post-17347486845358278132009-08-24T14:44:36.480-07:002009-08-24T14:44:36.480-07:00when I became acquainted with the Gunas I gravitat...when I became acquainted with the Gunas I gravitated towards a similar interpretation. Though Over the years that has changed and refined. I recently explored Samkhya philosophy - where it seems Gunas are first postulated. <br /><br />All 3 gunas are indeed qualities (of Cosmic Matter) - they are interdependent and this sometimes gets lost in an over-stimulated (Rajasic?) western interpretation:<br /> Sattva = that which illuminates<br />Rajas = that which moves and activates (not necessarily over-stimulating!)<br />Tamas = that which restrains (not necessarily lethargic)<br /><br />http://www.iamronen.com/2009/08/samkhya-spirit-matter-3-gunasiamronenhttp://www.iamronen.comnoreply@blogger.com