Three Gunas

The visible universe, inclusive of man, ismade up of three "Gunas".

• Sathva(guna): represents forebearance, compassion, love
• Thamo(guna): modesty, bashfulness, fear and lethargy
• Rajo(guna): courage sacrifice and adventurous spirit

The term "Sthree" when used in conjunction with "Prakrithi" or visible universe, is often mistaken to mean lady, women ... it is actually a label for these three Gunas.

Sthree = Sa + Tha + Ra

In this sense, even a man is a Sthree!

Source: Sathya Sai Baba, Pg 13, Vol 2, Fundamentals of Sri Sathya Sai Educare