While Tattvas are the "bricks," Gunas are the "mortar"—the inherent qualities that shape the behavior of all matter, mind, and energy. Everything in the physical world is a mix of these three:
Becomes a raging flood, destructive and forceful. Tamasic Water: Becomes stagnant, cloudy, and impure. Tattvas (elements) and Gunas
Represents heaviness, stability, and ignorance. It is the sleepiness or laziness that keeps us stagnant. 3. The Intersection: Tattvas in Action Gunas influence Tattvas. For example: Sattvic Water: Flows calmly, hydrating and cleansing. While Tattvas are the "bricks," Gunas are the