Sattva

In Sankhya-karika , sattva has the properties of “light and illuminating” (S.-k.13). Aspects of buddhi (intellect) related to sattva - dharma , jnana , passionlessness, success (St.-p. 23). Also associated with sattva are the appearances of manas and 10 indriyas (organs of sense and action) from ahamkara (S.-k. 26).

In the Bhagavad-gita , Krishna describes sattva-guna as one of the levels of material attachment, or conditioning:

The Siddha-siddhanta paddhati lists the following manifestations of sattva in mental processes ^[2] :

• daya - kindness or compassion;
• dharma - righteousness, justice;
• kriya - willingness to do good deeds;
• bhakti - worship or devotion;
• sraddha - faith.

Only pure and non-polluted elements and foodstuffs have the quality of sattva. Food should be healthy and healthy. Sattvic elements should not unbalance the mind. Therefore, various intoxicating substances, such as drugs and alcohol , are not sattvic. Sattvic also does not include any objects or food for the production of which other living things were hurt, since in this case the object was obtained through violence. Therefore, only vegetarian food is classified as sattva, provided it is fresh. Some elements that are considered sattwic:

• Flowers (especially lotus ), fruits, or any vegetarian food suitable for offering to the deity .
• Neem tree and tulasi
• Among the animals is the cow that personifies the mother. Also, cow's milk , provided that the cow is kept in vivo, that she is healthy, and that the milk was received only after her calf was fed. If a cow is mistreated, drinking her milk is considered a sinful act.

An individual who is influenced by sattva-guna can be recognized by his behavior and lifestyle. The actions of an individual under the influence of sattva-guna are aimed at the benefit of peace. He is constantly engaged in auspicious activities, and lives simply and chastely. He eats little, he is decisive and truthful. He never uses obscene language and does not offend anyone. He does not feel envy, jealousy or lust and is free from greed and selfishness. He does not deceive or confuse anyone. He does not allow any filth even in his thoughts. He has a good memory and ability to focus. His main interest is to increase his spiritual knowledge, he spends most of his time in meditation and worship of God. In special cases, he performs various austerities and lengthy meditation. Such individuals are usually long-livers and maintain their health in excellent condition. The sattvic individual can also be recognized by the fact that his activities on the mental level, on the physical level and his speech do not contradict each other and are in harmony. In Sanskrit, three words are used to describe this state - manas (thought), vacha (speech), pocket (action). In Hinduism, saints, Vedic sages and devas are considered sattwic.

In Buddhism , a concept that characterizes beings, objects, or phenomena that are purity , do not spread evil . In addition, the concept of sattva characterizes beings with consciousness and, therefore, the ability to experience suffering , as a result of which the nature of the Buddha is inherent in them and they have the ability to achieve enlightenment .

• Sachchitananda