'Sattva' literally means essence. The term is applied to denote purity, the optimum psychological strength of an individual. It is also one of the three fundamental guna responsible in the evolution process of the universe. Sattva is responsible for enlightenment of pure knowledge or truth. | 'Sattva' literally means essence. The term is applied to denote purity, the optimum psychological strength of an individual. It is also one of the three fundamental guna responsible in the evolution process of the universe. Sattva is responsible for enlightenment of pure knowledge or truth. |