Shree Krishna explains the nature of His material energy, which is the source of the body and its elements in Guṇa Traya Vibhag Yoga. Thus, it is the origin of both mind and matter. The material nature constitutes of three gunas or modes such as sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). Since the body, mind, and intellect are material in nature, they too possess these three modes, and a combination of these gunas forms the basis of one’s behaviour. Peacefulness, well-being, serenity, morality, etc. are the virtues of those in the mode of goodness. However, those in the mode of ignorance; are gripped by laziness, , delusion, intoxication, excessive sleep and other vices. The soul achieves illumination when it is able to transcend these three phases. Shree Krishna explains that, even when they see the gunas at play in the material world, they are not disturbed and stay equipoised. They can see the effects of the gunas displaying in persons, situations and objects .Shree Krishna concludes by stating that the strength of devotion has the ability to assist us in overcoming the effect of the gunas, or three forms of material existence.

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