THREE TYPES OF MAN
It is Lord Krishna who mentions
three types of man in his sacred book The Bhagwad Gita, a Hindu scripture, probably
composed in the second or first century BCE.
This world-famous scripture forms
part of the epic poem Mahabharata. It is not a small book with only limited
details about man, life and death.
Its translated versions are
available in innumerable languages of the world. It is a holy poetic song that mentally
and spiritually uplifts every reader .
Defining man as a combination of
body and soul, it describes the body as perishable and the soul as immortal.
The body dies but not for ever. It assumes a new form and continues to exist.
It is an example of transmigration.
According to Lord Krishna there are
three types of men ---Sattvic, Rjasic and Tamasic. Those with Sattvic
disposition are worshippers of God. The bearers of Rajasik temperament worship demons, and persons of Tamasik nature
are devotees of spirits and ghosts. Food also of these three types of men is according to their respective
natures.
Sattvic men perform their duties unselfishly.
They don’e aspire for the fruit or the
reward of their actions. They also avoid every type of ostentation.
The worshippers of God possess the
following qualities: Fearless acceptance of truth; purity of intention; steadfast
in research of knowledge; study of scriptures; total austerity; constant
uprightness; everlasting non-violence; tranquility of mind; absence of abuse; perfect
compassion; non-greediness; gentleness, modesty; forgiveness; fortitude;
humility; and absence of pride.
Finally, the three major qualities to avoid the gates of darkness (hell)
are: 1. Lust; 2. Wrath; e. Greed.
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G.R.Kanwal
27 January 2026
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