Vedic Modes of Material Nature Index

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I prefer to live in the country rather than in the city. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I become greatly distressed when things don't work out for me. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am willing to break the rules to achieve my goals. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I have very little interest in spiritual understanding. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am often angry. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	Fruits and vegetables are among my favourite foods. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I do not have strong determination. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am self controlled. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am very dutiful. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I usually feel discontented with life. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I often get exploited in my relationships. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am not very much affected by the joys and sorrows of life. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I often criticise and insult other people. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I often feel discouraged. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am good at using willpower to achieve goals. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I often neglect my responsibilities to my family. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	Cleanliness is very important to me. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	Spiritual advancement is very important to me. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I am easily affected by the joys and sorrows of life. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I often whine and complain. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I often feel depressed. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I often put off or delay my responsibilities. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	Regardless of what I acquire or achieve, I have an uncontrollable desire to achieve more. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I greatly admire materially successful people. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
When I speak, I really try not to irritate others. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I often envy others. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	My occupation is a source of anxiety. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
I become elated when things work out for me. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I enjoy foods with strong tastes. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am continually dissatisfied with my position in life. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
Having possessions is very important to me. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	When things are tough I often bail out. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I am straightforward in my dealings with other people. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree
It often happens that those things that brought me happiness later become the source of my suffering. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	I often neglect my responsibilities to my friends. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree	People should not have sex unless they are married and want children. Very strongly disagree Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Strongly agree Very strongly agree

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