The 20 Gunas Flashcards
Guru
Heavy
Related: growth, sleep, nourishment, groundedness, stability, centered, dullness, slow digestion, stubborn
Laghu
Light
Related: alert, attentive, spaciness, ungrounded, insecurity, fear, anxiety, reduces bulk
Sita
Cold
Related: numbness, unconsciousness, contraction, stagnation, fear, insensitivity, mucus, slows digestion, reduces immunity, sore throat, congestion
Usna
Hot
Related: gastric fire, improves circulation, digestion, absorption, assimilation, liquefies kapha (like wax), cleansing, irritable, anger, ulcers, quick to criticize, inflammation
Snigdha
Oily
Related: relaxation, smoothness, moisture, lubrication, vigor, compassion, love, nourishing, manipulation
Ruksa
Dry
Related: dehydration, constipation, stimulates fire, choking, constriction, spasm, pain, dry and rough skin, fear, nervousness, loneliness, isolation, separation, rejection, independence
Manda
Dull
Related: sluggish, relaxation, dull, calm, quiet, silence, rich and fatty foods, thoughtful
Tiksna
Sharp
Related: spicy foods, fire, improves learning, concentration, understanding, appreciation, comprehension, ulcers, thinking too much, penetrates, loudness, keen intellect
Slaksna
Smooth
Related: cheese, oils, avocado, ghee, lubricates, flexible, prevents osteoporosis and arthritis, caring, discrimination
Khara
Rough
Related: dryness, absorption, constipation, raw vegetables, many beans, rigidity, cracking, carelessness
Sandra
Dense
Related: meat, cheese, compactness, grounded, stability, solid, strength, firmness of healthy muscle, highly concentrated
Drava
Liquid
Related: diluted, water, salivation, compassion, cohesiveness, water retention, flexibility
Mrdu
Soft
Related: delicacy, relaxation, tenderness, love, care, mucous
Kathina
Hard
Related: tumor, strength, rigidity, selfishness, callousness, insensitivity, callouses
Sthira
Static
Related: stability, support, sitting quietly, healing, healing, obstruction, faith
