Month: May 2017

thrigunas (three attributes/qualities)

~ Vinod Varma

In everything, everyone, every being, there is a natural and unique distribution of thrigunas and that balance defines the very character.

These gunas are:
1. Satva which is constructive and harmonious
2. Rajas which is passionate and active
3. Tamas presents inertia symbolized by darkness and chaos

Panchabhoota (five elements)

~ Vinod Varma

Factors that goes into cosmic creation are categorized as:
1. Akaasa (Space); it is closely associated with perception of sound
2. Vaayu (Air, representing movement); it is closely associated with perception of sound and touch
3. Agni (Fire); it is closely associated with perception of sound, touch and shape
4. Jalam (Water); it is closely associated with perception of sound, touch, shape and taste
5. Bhoomi (Earth); it is closely associated with perception of sound, touch, shape, taste and smell

salutation

~ Vinod Varma

“raagaadirogaan satataanushaktaan
aseshakaayaprasrutaanaseshaan
autsukyamohaƒaratitaan jaghaana
yoƒpoorvavaidyaaya namoƒstutasmai”