8 GUNAS (VIRTUES)

Sl. No.
Name
Details
01
Daya (Compassion)
Love towards all beings
02
Kshaanti (Tolerance, Patience)
Forgiveness towards others
03
Anasuya (Freedom from Jealousy)
One who is not jealous.
(Wife of Atri Maharishi)
04
Shaucham (Cleanliness, Purity)
Keeping body and mind clean.
It applies to dress and food as well.
05
Anaayaasam ( Light, Cool)
Not feeling burdened
Enjoy doing everything
06
Mangalam (Happy, Cheerful)
Happy mental outlook always.
07
Akaarpanyam (Large-hearted, Helping)
Not being stingy. Help others .
08
Aspruha (Detached, Desirelessness)
Desire is the cause of all problems.
Reduce all your desires. Be contented.

All religions talk about these 8 Qualities. But, only Hinduism prescribes how to achieve them. It gives lot of practical training.

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