Gita reflection Ch 18 verses 15 & 16

2nd December 2024

There are three broad types of actions that every human engages in during daily life. Firstly, most daily activities are performed by the body, such as walking, eating, and driving. We use our sense organs to see, hear, taste, and interact with the world around us. 

Secondly, we have speech, which serves as a crucial means of communication. As humans, we are equipped with this faculty and extensively use it to express ourselves. 

The third type of action is thinking, which distinguishes humans from all other beings. Regardless of whether these actions are moral or immoral, they fall into one of these three categories. 

Importantly, the pure Self remains uninvolved in these actions. If someone with a distorted understanding of the Self mistakenly believes that the Self is the 'doer' of all actions, they lack a correct understanding of their own identity.