Tamas
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The 3 Forces Controlling Your Mind
Have you ever wondered why some days you feel energetic, focused and motivated, while on other days you feel restless, distracted or completely unmotivated? According to Swami Vivekananda, these shifts are not random. They are driven by three fundamental forces operating within the mind, known as the Gunas: Tamas, Rajas and Sattva. Tamas is the… Continue reading
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Stuck, Tired and Unmotivated?
There are phases when nothing moves. You feel low on energy, resistant to work and mentally dull.Even simple tasks feel heavy. Vivekananda didn’t treat this as a purely “mental” problem.He saw it as a state of Tamas – inertia in the system. And his approach was surprisingly practical. Move The first mistake is trying to… Continue reading
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Sattva: The Power of a Clear Mind
In Indian philosophy, the mind moves through three states – restless (Rajas), dull (Tamas), and clear (Sattva). Sattva is that rare state where the mind feels light, steady and clear. Like a lake with no ripples – you can finally see what’s beneath. Why It Matters Most problems don’t come from life itself — they… Continue reading
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Vivekananda’s Cure for Dullness
Most people think their problem is lack of energy. “It’s the sleep”“It’s stress”“I just need a break” Sometimes that’s true. But often, what you’re feeling isn’t tiredness. It’s dullness. And the two are very different. Tiredness comes from doing too much.Dullness comes from living without intensity. Your body might be part of it — poor… Continue reading
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Vivekananda: How to Kill Laziness
Most of us struggle with laziness and procrastination. We are driven by feelings and emotions. We wait for the “right time” to act – waiting until we feel motivated. We read books and watch videos, get excited for an hour and then the spark fades. The cycle repeats. It’s in Your Head Psychologically, we resist… Continue reading
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Vivekananda – The Three Forces That Run Your Mind
Vivekananda explained that every thought, mood and action in us is shaped by three basic forces. Think of your mind like a lamp. Tamas – Darkness This is heaviness. Laziness. Confusion. Sleepiness.You know what you should do, but you feel stuck. It’s like a lamp covered in thick soot.The light is there, but it can’t… Continue reading
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