Quotes:Trigunas

H. P. Blavatsky

Trigunas. The three divisions of the inherent qualities of differentiated matter — i.e., of pure quiescence (satva), of activity and desire (rajas), of stagnation and decay (tamas) They correspond with Vishnu, Brahmâ, and Shiva. (See “ Trimûrti ”.)

Source: H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophical Glossary, art. Trigunas