18.18

Key Components

The verse divides the mechanics of work into two distinct stages: [1]

1. The Three Impulses to Action (Karma-Codanā) [1, 2, 3]

These are the psychological triggers that occur in the mind before physical execution begins: [1]

• Knowledge (Jñānam): The awareness or understanding of a situation or concept.
• The Object of Knowledge (Jñeyam): The goal, target, or thing to be known and achieved.
• The Knower (Parijñātā): The individual or consciousness that possesses the knowledge. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

2. The Three Constituents of Action (Karma-Saṅgraha)

These are the physical elements required to manifest the mental impulse into the real world: [1]

• The Instrument (Karaṇam): The senses, mind, and intellect used to perform the task.
• The Action (Karma): The physical work or effort itself.
• The Doer (Kartā): The agent or performer executing the task. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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