He who, seated like one unconcerned, is not moved by the GUNAS, who, knowing that the GUNAS operate, is self-centred and swerves not . . .

udāsīnavat = as if neutral; āsīnaḥ = situated; guṇaiḥ = by the qualities; yaḥ = one who; na = never; vicālyate = is agitated; guṇāḥ = the qualities; vartante = are acting; ityevaṃ = knowing thus; yaḥ = one who; avatiṣṭhati = remains; na = never; iṅgate = flickers;