 "Dhrti" meaning 'fortitude' and 'determination' is defined as the subtle faculty in man that makes him strive continuously towards a goal.It provides courage, enthusiasm and perseverance to face and overcome all odds and obstacles.With regard to the three types of "Dhrtis" mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Tejomayananda states that "Sattvic dhrti" is the unswerving fortitude with which one works for a noble cause with enthusiasm and dedication, despite obstacles; "Rajasic dhrti" is the fortitude displayed for a while, in a part, place or under particular circumstances to achieve particular goals and may dissolve under different circumstances and situations, and "Tamasic dhrti" is the stubbornness with which one holds on to the false.