sattvaṁ rajas tama iti guṇāḥ prakṛiti-sambhavāḥ
nibadhnanti mahā-bāho dehe dehinam avyayam || 5||

My Understanding : If God existed solely in one form, creation would not function as it does. Therefore, he crafted body parts and other elements as secondary materials. Just as individual human body parts are identified as belonging to a particular person, all forms of life are born from the divine womb of the Supreme Lord. He manifests himself as diverse branches, represented by humanity.From these branches, the Trigunas (three fundamental qualities) emerge, much like a rainbow forming from sunlight. These Trigunas are: 1. Goodness (Sattvagunam) 2. Passion (Rajogunam) 3. Ignorance (Tamogunam)An analogy explains these Trigunas: – Rajogunam is like the fuel that drives a car. – Tamogunam represents the structural form of the car. – Sattvagunam is the character of the driver steering the car. These three qualities interact to shape the universe, combining in various ways to create countless new personalities and tendencies. These traits influence human lives, connecting individuals to relationships, wealth, enmity, and emotions. In this process, humans often forget their divine origin. Characteristics of the Trigunas: – Rajogunam (Passion): Brings dynamism and urgency, symbolizing the light that motivates action. – Tamogunam (Ignorance): Represents lethargy, darkness, and lack of awareness. – Sattvagunam (Goodness): Symbolizes purity, clarity, and balance, neither opposing nor equating with the other gunas. It is unique in its transparency. An analogy of mirrors further illustrates their distinctions: – A red mirror reflects passion (Rajogunam). – A black mirror reflects ignorance (Tamogunam). – A clear mirror, free from distortion, reflects purity (Sattvagunam).  The interplay of these gunas determines the character of humans and their experiences. When a person transcends Rajogunam and Tamogunam, they attain the purity of Sattvagunam. This purity is not the absence of qualities but the balance and transformation of all three gunas into a state of harmony, revealing the true essence of the soul.