Hindu Triad
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Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (or Shiv) - These sacred characters appear in the Rig Ved. Each represents a concept:
- Brahma - Satvik - The Creator
- Vishnu - Rajsik - The Preserver
- Mahesh or Shiva - Tamsik - The Destroyer
These three personify as under:
| Mahesh | Vishnu | Brahma |
| Destroyer | Preserver | Creator |
| Tamsik | Rajsik | Satvik |
| Childhood | Youth | Old Age |
| Over energetic, innocent, coarse, noisy, quarrelsome, intolerant, hot-headed and rash | Energetic, kingly, protects, sustains, acts and pervades | Relaxed, simple, calm, remote, uninvolved and saintly |
Characteristics & Energy Levels of:
- Mahesh (Shiv) are that of a Child
- Vishnu are that of a Youth
- Brahma are that of Old Age
These 3 basic characteristics, having the same qualities, are found everywhere:
- Life
- Universe & Nature
- Food
All life and life-forms have these three stages
| Tamsik | Rajsik | Satvik |
| Childhood | Youth | Old Age |
Every thing in nature has a cycle and each cycle has these three stages:
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| Tamsik | Rajsik | Satvik | |
| Childhood | Youth | Old Age | ||
| Universe | Systems in formation | Systems in Prime | Collapsing Systems | |
| Nature | Mountains | Young Systems | Mature Systems | Old Systems |
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| Rivers | Where rivers start | On the Plains | Nearing the end |
Food has been divided also into these three qualities
| Tamsik | Rajsik | Satvik |
| Childhood | Youth | Old Age |
| Foods contributing to lethargy, laziness, and inactivity. They decrease motivation & purpose, and are associated with depression. Overeating is also considered tamsik. Tamsik foods give excessive heat eg. - include meat, fish, eggs, drugs, onions, garlic Tobacco and alcohol, as well as any foods that have been fermented, burned, fried or reheated many times. Mushrooms, as they grow in darkness, are also considered tamsik. | Foods that cause excessive energy and agitation, leading to discomfort. They create a distracting, restless state of mind. Rajsk foods include stimulants such as coffee, black tea, sugary foods, chocolate and spicy and salted foods.
| Foods that promotes health, vitality, strength, and tranquillity calming the mind and sharpen the intellect, maintaining mental poise throughout the day. They sooth and nourish the body. Satvik foods include milk, raw fruits and raw or lightly cooked vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole-grain bread, dairy products such as cheese and butter, and herbal tea. They must be additive and chemical free. |