Mental Constitution Chart for three chitta vritti people
| Activities | Sattvik chitta vritti | Rajasi chitta vritti | Tamasi chitta vritti |
| Diet | Vegetarian | Some meat | Heavy meat diet |
| Drugs/alcohol/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 | Never | 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 |
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