 The Karika's verse 22 asserts that "Mahat" (the Great Principle, intellect) is the first evolute of nature (Prakriti, human body), from it emerges ego ("Ahamkara", I-principle), from which interface the "set of sixteen" (discussed in later verses).Verses 23-25 describes Sattva, as the quality of seeking goodness, wisdom, virtue, non-attachment.The reverse of Sattva, asserts Karika is Tamasa.