Guna Chart Assessment
Discover your spiritual constitution through the three Gunas
Understanding the Three Gunas
Vedanta explains, about the 3 mental temparaments, Gunas. Every human being is
constituted of the 3 gunas, in different proportion.
3 Gunas are Satva - Grade A, Rajas - Grade B and Tamas - Grade C.
Every action, emotion and thought reflects a combination of these three aspects in ones
personality. Understanding ones personal Guna profile can help one identify ones strengths,
recognize areas for growth, and guide ones spiritual practice.
Inspired by Chapter 18 of the Bhagavad Gita, this self-inquiry chart reflects the play of the three gunas — Sattva (clarity), Rajas (activity) and Tamas (inertia) — across seven dimensions of ones personality, Knowledge-Action-Actor-Intellect-Steadfastness-Happiness-Renunciation.
Sattva (Purity)
State of the mind, being balanced, poised, equanimous in any situations. It is the quality of clarity and wisdom, leading to spiritual growth and self-realization.
Rajas (Agitated Activity)
The quality of passion, action, and desire. Rajasic nature is driven by ego, ambition, and attachment to results. It creates activity with agitation, restlessness, craving, and confusion.
Tamas (Inertia)
State of the Mind which is indolent, heedless, reckless, steeped in ignorance. Tamasic nature leads to lethargy, delusion, and lack of discernment. It creates obstruction and resistance to growth.
Guna Distribution Across the Seven Parameters
Your Inner Composition
Overall Sattva · Rajas · Tamas
This is a contemplative mirror, not a diagnosis. Return to it from time to time as your sadhana deepens.
Understanding the Seven Parameters
i. Knowledge (Jnana)
How do you perceive the world?
Sattvic: Sees unity in diversity, understands interconnectedness of all beings.
Rajasic: Sees everything as separate entities, focused on individual gain and success.
Tamasic: Clings to one idea as the whole truth, resistant to new perspectives.
ii. Action (Karma)
How do you perform actions?
Sattvic: Performed without attachment to results, in accordance with duty and ethics.
Rajasic: Driven by desire for rewards, recognition, and personal gain.
Tamasic: Performed carelessly, harmfully, without consideration for consequences.
iii. Actor (Karta)
What kind of doer are you?
Sattvic: Free from ego, sees actions as service, humble and balanced.
Rajasic: Driven by ego and desire for results, seeks credit and recognition.
Tamasic: Lazy and procrastinating, blames others, lacks responsibility.
iv. Intellect (Buddhi)
How clear is your thinking?
Sattvic: Discriminates between right and wrong, eternal and temporary.
Rajasic: Confuses right and wrong based on personal gain and loss.
Tamasic: Perceives wrong as right, lacks discernment and clarity.
v. Steadfastness (Dhriti)
How consistent is your resolve?
Sattvic: Maintains unwavering focus on spiritual practice and righteous living.
Rajasic: Steadfastness motivated by rewards, easily shaken by setbacks.
Tamasic: Clings to fear, sorrow, and unhealthy habits stubbornly.
vi. Happiness (Sukha)
What brings you joy?
Sattvic: Comes from inner peace, spiritual understanding, and service.
Rajasic: Comes from sense pleasures, achievements, and external possessions.
Tamasic: Comes from sleep, laziness, and avoiding challenges.
vii. Renunciation (Tyaga)
How do you let go?
Sattvic: Gives up attachment to results while continuing righteous action.
Rajasic: Abandons difficult duties when they don't bring personal benefit.
Tamasic: Neglects all responsibilities under the guise of renunciation.