Gunas/attributes

Question 1

Describe the general qualities of akasha (ether)

Answer 1

Gunas/qualities: clear, light, subtle, soft, immeasurable Karmas/actions: vibration, expansion, non-resistance, freedom, love Tanmātrā: sound

Question 2

Describe the general qualities of vayu (air)

Answer 2

Gunas/qualities: mobile, dry, light, cold, rough, subtle Karmas/actions: movement in a particular direction Tanmātrā: touch

Question 3

Describe the general qualities of agni (fire)

Answer 3

Gunas/qualities: hot, sharp, light, dry, subtle Karmas/actions: brilliance, luminosity, penetration, the flame of intelligence Tanmātrā: form

Question 4

Describe the general qualities of apas (water)

Answer 4

Gunas/qualities: cool, liquid, dull, soft, oily, slimy Karmas/actions: downward movement, cleansing, cohesiveness, adhesivenss, percolation Tanmātrā: taste

Question 5

Describe the general qualities of prithivi (earth)

Answer 5

Gunas/qualities: heavy, dull, static, dense, hard, gross Karmas/actions: gravitation, downward attraction Tanmātrā: smell/odor