Seated like one indifferent, who is not agitated by the qualities, who stands firm thinking ‘the qualities are acting,’ he does not waver.

Udāsīna-vat — like one indifferent — the guṇātīta maintains inner equanimity regardless of external circumstances. This is not coldness but freedom from reactivity.

Na vicālyate — is not agitated — by the play of the guṇas. The guṇas continue to operate in nature, but they do not disturb the inner stability of the realized being.

Guṇā vartante — the qualities are acting — this recognition prevents identification. The guṇātīta knows the guṇas are doing their dance; he merely observes.