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'Sattva' literally means essence. The term is applied to denote purity, the optimum psychological strength of an individual. It is also one of the three fundamental guna responsible in the evolution process of the universe. Sattva is responsible for enlightenment of pure knowledge or truth.  
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'Sattva' literally means essence. The term is widely used as synonym to [[mana]] (mind) and denotes mental strength. It indicates purity, clarity of mind of an individual. It is also one of the three fundamental [[guna]] responsible in the evolution process of the universe. Sattva is responsible for enlightenment of pure knowledge or truth.  
  
 
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Revision as of 07:27, 16 October 2020

'Sattva' literally means essence. The term is widely used as synonym to mana (mind) and denotes mental strength. It indicates purity, clarity of mind of an individual. It is also one of the three fundamental guna responsible in the evolution process of the universe. Sattva is responsible for enlightenment of pure knowledge or truth.

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