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The mind is of three types – pure ''sattvika, rajasika'' and ''tamasika''. The pure ''sattvika'' one is free from causing abnormalities as it is gifted with auspiciousness; whereas the ''rajasika'' type is impure because it promotes furious temperament. In the same way, the ''tamasika'' one is similarly impure because of bewilderment. Each of these three types of mind can be sub-divided into innumerable forms owing to comparative proportions and type of body and origin of the body it resides into. The body influences the mind and vice versa. Therefore, some of the varieties of mind have been described briefly depicting their resemblance with recognized symbols. [36]

The mind is of three types – pure ''sattvika, rajasika'' and ''tamasika''. The pure ''sattvika'' one is free from causing abnormalities as it is gifted with auspiciousness; whereas the ''rajasika'' type is impure because it promotes furious temperament. In the same way, the ''tamasika'' one is similarly impure because of bewilderment. Each of these three types of mind can be sub-divided into innumerable forms owing to comparative proportions and type of body and origin of the body it resides into. The body influences the mind and vice versa. Therefore, some of the varieties of mind have been described briefly depicting their resemblance with recognized symbols. [36]

==== Seven types of sattva dominant psychic constitution ====

==== Seven types of ''sattva'' dominant psychic constitution ====

तद्यथाशुचिं सत्याभिसन्धं जितात्मानं संविभागिनं ज्ञानविज्ञानवचनप्रतिवचनसम्पन्नं स्मृतिमन्तंकामक्रोधलोभमानमोहेर्ष्याहर्षामर्षापेतं समं सर्वभूतेषु ब्राह्मं विद्यात् (१)|  

तद्यथाशुचिं सत्याभिसन्धं जितात्मानं संविभागिनं ज्ञानविज्ञानवचनप्रतिवचनसम्पन्नं स्मृतिमन्तंकामक्रोधलोभमानमोहेर्ष्याहर्षामर्षापेतं समं सर्वभूतेषु ब्राह्मं विद्यात् (१)|  

प्रियनृत्यगीतवादित्रोल्लापकश्लोकाख्यायिकेतिहासपुराणेषु कुशलं गन्धमाल्यानुलेपनवसनस्त्रीविहारकामनित्यमनसूयकंगान्धर्वं विद्यात् (७)|  

प्रियनृत्यगीतवादित्रोल्लापकश्लोकाख्यायिकेतिहासपुराणेषु कुशलं गन्धमाल्यानुलेपनवसनस्त्रीविहारकामनित्यमनसूयकंगान्धर्वं विद्यात् (७)|  

इत्येवं शुद्धस्य सत्त्वस्य सप्तविधं भेदांशं विद्यात् कल्याणांशत्वात्; तत्संयोगात्तु ब्राह्ममत्यन्तशुद्धं व्यवस्येत्||३७||  

इत्येवं शुद्धस्य सत्त्वस्य सप्तविधं भेदांशं विद्यात् कल्याणांशत्वात्; तत्संयोगात्तु ब्राह्ममत्यन्तशुद्धं व्यवस्येत्||३७||  

tadyathā- śuciṁ satyābhisandhaṁ jitātmānaṁ saṁvibhāginaṁjñānavijñānavacanaprativacanasampannaṁ smr̥timantaṁkāmakrōdhalōbhamānamōhērṣyāharṣāmarṣāpētaṁ samaṁ sarvabhūtēṣu brāhmaṁ vidyāt (1)|  

tadyathā- śuciṁ satyābhisandhaṁ jitātmānaṁ saṁvibhāginaṁjñānavijñānavacanaprativacanasampannaṁ smr̥timantaṁkāmakrōdhalōbhamānamōhērṣyāharṣāmarṣāpētaṁ samaṁ sarvabhūtēṣu brāhmaṁ vidyāt (1)|  

ijyādhyayanavratahōmabrahmacaryaparamatithivratamupaśāntamadamānarāgadvēṣamōhalōbharōṣaṁpratibhāvacanavijñānōpadhāraṇaśaktisampannamārṣaṁ vidyāt (2)|  

ijyādhyayanavratahōmabrahmacaryaparamatithivratamupaśāntamadamānarāgadvēṣamōhalōbharōṣaṁpratibhāvacanavijñānōpadhāraṇaśaktisampannamārṣaṁ vidyāt (2)|  

ityevaM shuddhasya sattvasya saptavidhaM bhedAMshaM vidyAt kalyANAMshatvAt; tatsaMyogAttubrAhmamatyantashuddhaM vyavasyet||37||  

ityevaM shuddhasya sattvasya saptavidhaM bhedAMshaM vidyAt kalyANAMshatvAt; tatsaMyogAttubrAhmamatyantashuddhaM vyavasyet||37||  

The pure sattvika type of mind is positive and is of seven categories. Their distinguishing features are furnished in the statement given below:

The pure ''sattvika'' type of mind is positive and is of seven categories. Their distinguishing features are furnished in the statement given below:

1. Brahma (giving out the qualities of Brahman): Clean, love for truth, having control over self, power of eliminating bias, capable of learning, perceptive, power of description, reply and memory. Freedom from overenthusiasm, anger, greediness, self-esteem, lack of knowledge, envy, misery and narrow-mindedness and favorable outlook equally for all the individuals. The individuals having such qualities should be known as brahma in mind.

#'''''Brahma''''' (giving out the qualities of Brahma): Clean, love for truth, having control over self, power of eliminating bias, capable of learning, perceptive, power of description, reply and memory. Freedom from overenthusiasm, anger, greediness, self-esteem, lack of knowledge, envy, misery and narrow-mindedness and favorable outlook equally for all the individuals. The individuals having such qualities should be known as ''Brahma'' in mind.

2. Arsha (giving out the qualities of rishis): Dedication to holy rituals, study, sacred vows, oblations and celibacy, welcoming nature to the guest. Has freedom from self-importance, self-esteem, affection, detestation, lack of knowledge, greed and annoyance. The person is capable of intellectual excellence and eloquence, power of understanding and retention. The individuals having such qualities should be known as arsha in mind.   

#'''''Arsha''''' (giving out the qualities of ''rishis''): Dedication to holy rituals, study, sacred vows, oblations and celibacy, welcoming nature to the guest. Has freedom from self-importance, self-esteem, affection, detestation, lack of knowledge, greed and annoyance. The person is capable of intellectual excellence and eloquence, power of understanding and retention. The individuals having such qualities should be known as ''Arsha'' in mind.   

3. Aindra (giving out the qualities of Indra): Supremacy and trustworthy words, involved in holy rituals, endowed with bravery, strength and splendor, involved in good acts, far sightedness, always engaged in achievement of virtue, wealth, devotion to virtuous acts, earning of wealth and pleasure. The individuals having such qualities should be known as Indra in mind.

#'''''Aindra''''' (giving out the qualities of Indra): Supremacy and trustworthy words, involved in holy rituals, endowed with bravery, strength and splendor, involved in good acts, far sightedness, always engaged in achievement of virtue, wealth, devotion to virtuous acts, earning of wealth and pleasure. The individuals having such qualities should be known as ''Indra'' in mind.

4.Yamya (giving out the qualities of Yama): Observance of the humility of actions, timely instigation of dealings, non- aggressive, accomplished with promptness and memory, attaining supremacy, free from affection, jealousy, detestation and ignorance. The individuals having such qualities should be known as yama in mind.  

#'''''Yamya''''' (giving out the qualities of Yama): Observance of the humility of actions, timely instigation of dealings, non- aggressive, accomplished with promptness and memory, attaining supremacy, free from affection, jealousy, detestation and ignorance. The individuals having such qualities should be known as ''Yama'' in mind.  

5. Varuna (giving out the qualities of varuṇa): Bravery, patience, clean and disliking for uncleanliness, engaged in holy rituals, affection for enjoyment in water, hatred for mean-actions, expression of anger and happiness in proper time and place. The individuals having such qualities should be known as varuna in mind.  

#'''''Varuna''''' (giving out the qualities of Varuna): Bravery, patience, clean and disliking for uncleanliness, engaged in holy rituals, affection for enjoyment in water, hatred for mean-actions, expression of anger and happiness in proper time and place. The individuals having such qualities should be known as ''Varuna'' in mind.  

6. Kaubera (giving out the qualities of Kubera): Capable of position, honor, luxuries and having family members (attendants), constantly involved in virtuous acts, wealth and satisfaction of desires, clean, comfortable movement, obvious annoyance and happiness. The individuals having such qualities should be known as kaubera in mind.  

#'''''Kaubera''''' (giving out the qualities of Kubera): Capable of position, honor, luxuries and having family members (attendants), constantly involved in virtuous acts, wealth and satisfaction of desires, clean, comfortable movement, obvious annoyance and happiness. The individuals having such qualities should be known as ''Kaubera'' in mind.  

7. Gandharva (giving out the qualities of Gandharva): Fond of dancing, singing, music and praise, expert in poetry, stories, historical narrations and epics, constantly use scents, garlands, pastes, clothing, engaged with women and passion. The individuals having such qualities should be known as gandharva in mind.

#'''''Gandharva''''' (giving out the qualities of Gandharva): Fond of dancing, singing, music and praise, expert in poetry, stories, historical narrations and epics, constantly use scents, garlands, pastes, clothing, engaged with women and passion. The individuals having such qualities should be known as ''Gandharva'' in mind.

As a result, the pure mind has been divided in to seven types because of advantageous character. Brahma is considered as purest due to predominance of pure mind. [37]

 

As a result, the pure mind has been divided in to seven types because of advantageous character. Brahma is considered as purest due to predominance of pure mind. [37]

==== Six types of rajas dominant psychic constitution ====

==== Six types of rajas dominant psychic constitution ====