Monday 30 May 2011

Classification of Dhŗti based on Guņa

·         The Dhŗti (firmness) by which one sustains
·         manah,
·         prāna,
·         indriya,
·         kriyā,
·         by uninterrupted yoga is said to be Sāttviki Dhŗti.
·         The Dhŗti by which one holds unto
·         Dharma
·         Kāma
·         Artha
·         because of attachment,
·         desiring the results,
·         is Rājasi Dhŗti.
·         That unintelligent Dhŗti by which one never gives up
·         svapnam     (dreaming)
·         bhayam      (fearfulness)
·         śokam        (sorrow)
·         vişādam      (moroseness)
·         madam       (vanity)
·         is Tāmasi Dhŗti.