Represents heaviness, stability, and ignorance. It is the sleepiness or laziness that keeps us stagnant. 3. The Intersection: Tattvas in Action Gunas influence Tattvas. For example: Sattvic Water: Flows calmly, hydrating and cleansing.
The densest element, providing structure, stability, and form. 2. Gunas: The Three Qualities of Nature (Prakriti) Tattvas (elements) and Gunas
Feeding the body with fresh food (Sattvic) increases clarity, while rushing and overloading (Rajasic) causes stress. Represents heaviness, stability, and ignorance
While Tattvas are the "bricks," Gunas are the "mortar"—the inherent qualities that shape the behavior of all matter, mind, and energy. Everything in the physical world is a mix of these three: The Intersection: Tattvas in Action Gunas influence Tattvas
Tattvas are "thatness" or principles of creation. While Samkhya philosophy lists 24 or 25 Tattvas (ranging from intellect to ego), the most practical for daily life are the —the five gross elements that make up our bodies and the world.
The element of cohesion, fluidity, and emotions. It allows for flow and keeps the physical body integrated.