Open Source movement is Sattvic

As per Bhagavad Gita, "Open Source" movement is the greatest and purest form of work (Sattvic). So in this spirit, I have open sourced my research work (source code and data) at Open Science Framework - https://osf.io/kf2vj/ and the papers I have published are in open access if not then shared by me freely on my website.

'Bhagavad Gita, the sacred book of the Hindus, says there are 3 kinds of work - Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic.


Chapter 18, Verse 23:
niyatam sangarahitam araagadweshatah kritam
aphalaprepsunaa karma yattat saatwikamuchyate

Meaning: An action which is obligatory, which is free from attachment, which is done without love or hatred by one who is not desirous of any reward - that action is declared to be Sattvic.

So this implies open source movement is Sattvic in nature!


Chapter 18, Verse 24:
yattu kaamepsunaa karma saahankaarena vaa punah
kriyate bahulaayaasam tadraajasamudaahritam

Meaning: But that action which is done by one longing for the fulfillment of desires or gains, with egoism or with much effort - that is declared to be Rajasic.

So I would classify paid software as Rajasic.


Chapter 18, Verse 25:
anubandham kshayam himsaam anavekshya cha paurusham
mohaadaarabhyate karma yattat taamasamuchyate

Meaning: That action which is undertaken from delusion, without regard to the consequence, loss, injury and one's own ability- that is declared to be Tamasic.

So virus, worms, and trojan software would come under Tamasic.