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 o