They are the silent spectators of prakrti (matter or nature), which is composed of three gunas (dispositions): satva, rajas and tamas (steadiness, activity and dullness).

它们是（物质或自然）无声观众，是由三重根拿（部署）组成：萨特瓦，拉杰和（坚定性，活跃性和纯度）。