This quote highlights the Upanishadic view of the self as eternal and unchanging. The self, or Atman, is seen as distinct from the physical body and is not subject to birth, death, or decay. By understanding the true nature of the self, we can attain spiritual liberation and transcend the cycle of birth and death."The wise see that there is action in the midst of inaction and inaction in the midst of action. Their consciousness is unified, and every act is done with complete awareness." (Bhagavad Gita 4.18)