Asath to Sath

These are three states which guides the human action- Sattvic, Rajasik and Tamasic. All the three are present in any human being. What is important is the ratio in which these three are present at any given point in his life. The ratio keeps on changing during ones lifetime.

In the Sattvic state, the mind is intent upon goodness and truth, wisdom and love. This condition leads to the evolution of the higher order thoughts and behaviour, that is mostly idealistic and based on highest level of ethics.


In the Rajasic state, the person is highly energetic and goes out of the way to acquire objects of sense, knowledge, fame, power, ambition, social benefit, etc. The behaviour is overtly aggressive, full of energy and highly action oriented.


In the Tamasic state the mind is sluggish, unaroused, stupid, ignorant and without zest . This condition leads to the evolution of the desires, passions, and appetites - mainly animal feelings.


According to Manu, Sattva (goodness) has the form of knowledge, and induces a deep calm full of bliss, and a pure light. Rajas (activity) has the form of love and hatred, and induces pain and dissatisfaction, and an activity difficult to conquer, which draws embodied souls to the objects of sense. Tamas (darkness) has the form of ignorance, and is coupled with delusion unfathomed by reasoning.

We, the common man, should move out from our Tamasic state on matters pertaining to Governance and pursue a more Rajasic style of behaviour. This will ultimately lead to a state of Satt.

'Asathoma Sath Gamaya
Tamassoma Jyothir Gamaya
Mrithyoma Amritham Gamaya
Ohm Santhi! Santhi! Santhi!'

We need to attain Santhi. For that let us push ourself to move from Asath to Sath, Tamass to Jyothi and from Mrithyu to Amritham. It is in our hands and no one else's