Sri RamaKrishns says People's characters can be divided into three classes

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People's characters can be divided into three classes,--Tamas, Rajas and

Sattwa.

 

Those who belong to the first class are egotistic; they sleep too much, eat

too much, and passion and anger prevail in them.

 

Those who belong to the second class are too much attached to work. They

love nice, well-fitting clothes and are very neat; they care for a

luxurious, richly furnished house; when they sit and worship God, they love

to wear costly garments; when they give anything to charity they parade it.

 

Those who belong to the third class are very quiet, peaceful,

unostentatious; they are not particular about their dress, they lead a

simple life and earn a modest living, because their needs are small; they do

not flatter for selfish ends; their dwelling is modest; they do not worry

about their children's dress; they are not anxious for fame, nor do they

care for the admiration or adulation of others; they worship God, give

charity and meditate silently and in secret.

 

This Sattwa quality is the last step of the ladder which leads to the roof

of Divinity. A person reaching this state does not have to wait long for

God-consciousness. [p. 340]

 

Source: THE GOSPEL OF RAMAKRISHNA Revised by SWAMI ABHEDANANDA

 

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Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Ramanaya

Prasanth Jalasutram

 

Love And Love Alone