Sanskrit Name: त्रिगुणा, महागुणः
The universe is characterized by three fundamental qualities, which also reflect mental characteristics: peace or balance (sattva), restlessness or dynamism (rajas), and passivity or dullness (tamas). The interaction of these three gunas shapes the nature of individuals or objects and influences the trajectory of life.
Alternate Name(s): three primordial psychophysical attributes of nature