The material nature constitutes of three gunas (modes)—sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). Since the body, mind, and intellect are material in nature, they too possess these three modes, and a combination of these gunas forms the basis of one’s character.
Peacefulness, morality, well-being, serenity, etc. are the virtues of those in the mode of goodness. Those driven by passion have endless desires and ambitions; they strive to satiate them and work towards worldly enhancement. However, those in the mode of ignorance; are gripped by laziness, excessive sleep, delusion, intoxication, and other vices.
A spiritual seeker needs to deal with all these three immensely powerful forces of material nature. Once the soul is able to transcend above these three modes, it attains illumination.
To break free from the clutches of these gunas, Shri Krishna reveals a simple solution to Arjuna, which is to attach his mind to God. He says: since the Supreme Lord is unaffected by these three modes, whosoever attaches their mind to God, also rises from the material to the divine level. Hearing this, Arjuna enquires about the characteristics of such beings who have risen above these three gunas.
Shri Krishna elaborates on the qualities of the liberated souls. He explains that, even when they see the gunas at play in the material world, they are not disturbed and stay equipoised. They comprehend that everything is a manifestation of God’s energy, and finally, everything is under His control.
Therefore, they are unaffected by worldly situations; they do not feel miserable in adversities or jubilant in triumph, and without wavering, remain situated in the self. Shri Krishna reiterates that the power of devotion has the ability; to help us overcome the influence of the gunas or the three modes of material nature. 
Om Namo Bhagawate Vasudevaya ~ Jai Shri Krishna
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