The 3 gunas are:
- Tamas
- Rajas
- Sattva
Tamas
Tamas is a state of darkness or inactivity. Materiality, laziness, disgust, attachment, depression, helplessness, doubt, guilt, shame, boredom, addiction, hurt, sadness, apathy, confusion and grief are all a Tamastic state.
Rajas
Rajas is a state of energy, action, change or movement. The nature of rajas is attraction. In rajastic state one may be longing, or attached, or strongly bound to the fruits of action. Anger, euphoria, anxiety, fear, irritation, worry, restlessness, stress, courage, rumination, determination, and chaos are all rajastic states.
Sattva
Sattva is the state of harmony, or balance. Joy and intelligence are Sattvic. It reduces rajas and tamas and makes liberation possible. Delight, happiness, peace, wellness, freedom, love, compassion, equanimity, empathy, friendliness, focus, self-control, satisfaction, trust, fulfillment, calmness, bliss, cheerfulness, gratitude, fearlessness, and selflessness are all sattvic states.