Three Roots
Sattwic: having the ability to control one’s thoughts (in sattwa or positivity), and thus speech and actions, roots a person in sattwa
Rajasic: clinging to duty, righteousness (and self-righteousness), desire, wealth, desiring rewards of actions, roots a person in rajas.
Tamasic: excess sleep, fear, grief, despondency, vanity, and self- conceit roots a person in tamas.