sattvam-the mode of goodness; rajah-the mode of passion; tamah-the mode of ignorance; iti-thus; prakrteh-of the material nature; na-not; atmanah-of the spirit soul; gunah-the qualities; tatra-in such a position; saksinam-an observer; atmanam-the self; yah-anyone who; veda-knows; sah-he; na-not; badhyate-is bound.