The sāttvic [1] state of mind can be given one very simple and functional meaning - positivity, but towards others or the outer world.
Whenever one feels naturally positive [2] about someone or something else, one's mind is in a sāttvic state.
What can one do to make one's mind more sāttvic?
Simply expand [3] this condition to include as many people as you can visualize in a few seconds, or at most a minute.
Intensify it too, if possible.
Try to keep increasing or changing the number of people and groups of people every time. Whoever comes to mind then is fine. Don't stagnate, and use the same set of people every time.
The easiest way, of course, is to think "everybody" or the "universe" or "infinity" at the very beginning. But then it becomes more of an intellectual exercise.
Also, try not to force the sāttvic state. That can create "wrinkles" in your consciousness which have to be removed later.
The technique is like increasing the speed and height of a swing. A gentle effort at the tops of the arc is enough - the swing goes faster and higher very quickly!
Notes
[1] Also spelt sattvic/sattwic
[2] It could be any positive feeling - friendliness, compassion, happiness, optimism, contentment, peace, compassion, confidence, etc.
[3] Derived from 'E' of Daaji's AEIOU technique, for post-meditative conditions in general
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