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Gunas test: A self-evaluation method from ancient Indian texts & Ayurveda

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Following is a test to evaluate your Gunas (attributes) as per the Samkhya philosophy. This I believe is a core part of Yoga and Ayurveda and can appeal to you as a self-evaluation, even if you do not believe in any of the other stuff.

For an introduction to Gunas, the amazing wikipedia.

My simpified version, a high Sattva means you are working on your spiritual quest, a high Rajas you are the typical go-getter\achiever, high on Tamas means you are not living to your potential.
This particular test is derived from Yoga and Ayurveda by David Frawley (Dr Vamadev Sashtri. Fill in a cross for each section that matches your current position and then total each column at the bottom to see your current leanings.

Guna\MENTAL CONSTITUTION CHART

DIET: Vegetarian__________Some meat_____________Heavy meat diet__________

DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND STIMULANTS: Never___________Occasionally_________Frequently______________

SENSORY IMPRESSIONS: Calm, pure______Mixed_______Disturbed__________

NEED FOR SLEEP: Little__________Moderate__________High________________

SEXUAL ACTIVITY: Low_________Moderate__________High________________

CONTROL OF SENSES: Good______Moderate__________Weak_______________

SPEECH: Calm and peaceful________Agitated___________Dull________________

CLEANLINESS: High_____________Moderate___________Low_______________

WORK: Selfless_______________For personal goals_______Lazy_______________

ANGER: Rarely______________Sometimes___________Frequently_____________

FEAR: Rarely________________Sometimes___________Frequently_____________

DESIRE: Little_______________Frequent_____________Excessive______________

PRIDE: Modest_______________Some Ego____________Vain_________________

DEPRESSION: Never___________Sometimes_________Frequently_____________

LOVE: Universal_______________Personal___________Lacking in love_________

VIOLENT BEHAVIOR: Never______Sometimes_______Frequently_____________

ATTACHMENT TO MONEY: Little______Some_________A lot_______________

CONTENTMENT: Usually____________Partly___________Never______________

FORGIVENESS: Easily__________With effort________Holds grudges___________

CONCENTRATION: Good_______Moderate_____________Poor________________

MEMORY: Good_______________ Moderate____________Poor_________________

WILL POWER: Strong___________Variable_____________Weak________________

TRUTHFULNESS: Always______Most of the Time_______Rarely_______________

HONESTY: Always____________Most of the Time_______Rarely_______________

PEACE OF MIND: Generally______Partly______________Rarely_______________

CREATIVITY: High_____________Moderate____________Low________________

SPIRITUAL STUDY: Daily________Occasionally________Never______________

MANTRA, PRAYER: Daily________Occasionally________Never______________

MEDITATION: Daily_____________Occasionally________Never______________

SERVICE: Much_________________Some______________None________________

Total: Sattva_____________Rajas_____________________Tamas________________


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