Philosophy
Rajas
Rajasरजस्· RAH-jusactivity, passion
Rajas is the guna of activity, movement and restlessness — the energy that drives action but can also unsettle the mind.
In balance, rajas gives motivation and drive; in excess it brings agitation and craving. It is one of the three gunas.
Frequently asked questions
- What is rajas?
- The quality of activity, passion and restlessness. It fuels motion and desire, but in excess it disturbs the calm the yoga path seeks.
