tamas tv ajñāna-jaṁ viddhi mohanaṁ sarva-dehinām
pramādālasya-nidrābhis tan nibadhnāti bhārata || 8||

My Understanding : Tamogunam: The Guna of Ignorance : Tamogunam arises from ignorance, which represents a lack of awareness or understanding. This guna manifests as laziness, excessive sleep, stagnation, and carelessness. When these qualities combine, they create a sense of false contentment, where individuals feel a shallow form of happiness, mistaking it for true joy. However, unlike the pure happiness of Sattvagunam, this state keeps them trapped in darkness and inertia.Tamogunam is perilous as it leads to poor judgment and misguided actions. People influenced by this guna tend to neglect their responsibilities, delay critical tasks, and often perform actions they should avoid while failing to do what is necessary. For example, they might skip cooking out of laziness, only to eat unhealthy junk food when hungry, resulting in suffering later. This guna also fosters fear and insecurity, as their actions (or inactions) lead to undesirable consequences. Over time, they become overwhelmed by their fears and mistakes, sinking further into the grip of ignorance and despair.