Definitions 2 Flashcards
1
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Sṛṣṭhi
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Creation. Presided over by Brahma, the Creator.
2
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Sthiti
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Sustenance. Presided over by Viṣṇu, the Preserver.
3
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Pralaya
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Dissolution. Presided over by Śiva, the Dissolver or Destroyer.
4
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Guṇāḥ
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The Three Constituents of the universe (namely Sattva, Rajas, Tamas)
5
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Sattva
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The Quality of purity, intelligence, brightness.
6
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Rajas
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The Quality of activity and passion.
7
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Tamas
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The Quality of dullness and inertia.