Tamas, Rajas, Sattva

 "जीवन दाता एक है समदर्शी भगवान जैसी जिसकी पात्रता वैसा जीवन दान, वैसा जीवन दान

तमस रजस सद्गुणवती माता प्रकृति प्रधान जैसी जननी भावना वैसी ही संतान, वैसी ही संतान "

"Life giver is one, like the impartial God,
Who bestows life according to one's worth, such is the gift of life, such is the gift of life.
Tamas (inertia), Rajas (activity), Sattva (virtue) endowed mother nature is supreme,
The sentiments of the mother determine the nature of the child, such is the offspring, such is the offspring."

 

This quotation sheds light on various aspects of life, encompassing the relationship between God, nature, and human beings. Let's understand this in detail:

1. "Life giver is one, like the impartial God, who bestows life according to one's worth, such is the gift of life, such is the gift of life"

"जीवन दाता एक है समदर्शी भगवान जैसी जिसकी पात्रता वैसा जीवन दान, वैसा जीवन दान

This line means that the giver of life is solely God, who is impartial (one who sees everyone with equal vision). God provides life to all beings without any discrimination.
Here, it is mentioned that the life we receive is based on our worth or actions. As our actions are, so is the life we receive.
This refers to the principle of karma (Cause and Effect), which states that every person reaps the fruits of their actions. Life experiences and circumstances depend on one's worthiness and deeds.

 

2. "Tamas, Rajas, Sattva endowed mother nature is supreme, the sentiments of the mother determine the nature of the child, such is the offspring, such is the offspring"

तमस रजस सद्गुणवती माता प्रकृति प्रधान जैसी जननी भावना वैसी ही संतान, वैसी ही संतान "

This line means that Mother Nature (Prakriti or Creation) is also a life-giver and is primarily based on the three qualities (Tamas, Rajas, Sattva).

• Tamas signifies laziness, ignorance, or darkness.
• Rajas signifies activity, desire, and conflict.
• Sattva signifies knowledge, peace, and purity.
  This line says that the nature of a person is determined by the mental state, upbringing, and sentiments of their parents or caregivers.
  The qualities and life of a child are deeply influenced by the thoughts, ideology, and values of their parents. Here, "mother" is symbolically seen as nature or the force that gives birth to and nurtures life.

Summary:
This quote conveys that the only giver of life is God, who views all beings equally and grants the gift of life according to their worth (karma). Similarly, nature shapes life, and like a mother, it determines a person's nature and character based on the three qualities (Tamas, Rajas, Sattva).
It emphasizes the importance of actions and qualities that influence life's experiences and a person's nature.