The Science of Gunas: An Ancient Wisdom That Can Transform Your Life | Asangoham

The word Guna in Sanskrit means quality or attribute when seen in a literal sense. In a general understanding of the term, Guna may refer to the fundamental characteristic that defines an entity. Guna is the fluidity of water, the hotness of fire, the whiteness of milk, and the sweetness of honey. It is the personality or attitude of a person that defines their personhood. A person may be kind, aggressive, punctual, lethargic, truthful, or have many other traits that are said to be qualities of that person. Hence the concept of gunas as an attribute of a thing entails that it is dependent on the object and defines its essence. As they describe reality, they form the fundamental building blocks of the universe, the material world, and the human personality. The Gunas determining the different aspects of life, creation, relationships, and knowledge have been well explored in ancient philosophical texts. Broadly, they can be seen in the cosmic aspect, as a part of personality, in the societal aspect, and from a rational-scientific point of view.

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