This document discusses the concept of guna according to Ayurveda and Vaisesika philosophy. It defines guna as an inherent property that resides in substances and attracts people towards them. According to Ayurveda and Charaka Samhita, there are 41 types of guna categorized into sartha (sense objects), gurvadi (physical properties), paradi (general properties), and atma (self properties). Chakrapanidatta classifies guna into 3 categories - sartha, gurvadi, and paradi/atma. Vaisesika philosophy describes 24 types of guna divided into sartha, paradi, and others including gurutva,