From the metaphysical point of view there are different rhythms describing the condition of man, and these are called in the Vedanta Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Tamas is a rhythm which is chaotic, destructive, and every impulse that comes to man while he is in this chaotic rhythm is followed by destructive results. Any impulse coming from a person who is in the rhythm of Rajas will be accomplished, but the impulse that comes when he is in the rhythm of Sattva is inspired and is in harmony with the rhythm of the universe.