Action is driven by desires, which are influenced by vasanas. When Sattva, or the right knowledge, doesn't overcome vasanas, then there will be no end to actions.
When Rajas is dominant, there will be constant unrest, longing, and actions. Pursuing knowledge will also be incomplete when Rajas prevails.
Just as darkness is the absence of light, Tamas is the absence of knowledge. This absence essentially means the unavailability of knowledge to understand and make distinctions before taking any action.
The predominance of Tamas is characterized by error, inactivity, and delusion, even in a person who is active during Rajas and seeks knowledge in Sattva. Learning is greatly hindered when Tamas is predominant.
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