Definitions 2 Flashcards

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Sṛṣṭhi

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Creation. Presided over by Brahma, the Creator.

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Sthiti

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Sustenance. Presided over by Viṣṇu, the Preserver.

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Pralaya

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Dissolution. Presided over by Śiva, the Dissolver or Destroyer.

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Guṇāḥ

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The Three Constituents of the universe (namely Sattva, Rajas, Tamas)

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Sattva

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The Quality of purity, intelligence, brightness.

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Rajas

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The Quality of activity and passion.

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Tamas

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The Quality of dullness and inertia.

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