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## Dimdarshti: Intellect, Karma, Its Fruits, and the Cycle of Existence
**(385)** All actions performed by embodied beings with intellect are the result of karma and its fruits, leading to the cycle of existence.
**Meaning:** All actions performed by beings with intellect, due to the nature of karma and its fruits, inevitably lead to the cycle of existence.
**Commentary:** This verse highlights that all actions performed by embodied beings with intellect, due to the nature of karma and its fruits, inevitably lead to the cycle of existence.
Here, we see that all beings perform actions with intellect, meaning they are driven by sensory experiences. They act based on what they perceive through their eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin. For example, when something is seen or perceived through the eyes, it triggers a memory and a desire to either accept or reject it. This desire then leads to action. The message from the eye reaches the brain, the brain transmits it to the intellect, and the intellect commands the legs to "go and get it" and the hands to "take it." This entire process happens in the blink of an eye. Moreover, a memory of this desired object remains, influencing future actions of acceptance or rejection. Similarly, other senses like ears, etc., generate knowledge through the intellect, leading to the perception of something as desirable or undesirable. This then leads to mental contemplation, acceptance or rejection, and ultimately, the creation of a memory that influences future actions. Thus, sensory experiences drive the actions of all beings. Eating, drinking, seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, taking, and leaving are all activities that beings perform without any specific training. This is not surprising.
These actions, driven by intellect and sensory experiences, are subject to the nature of karma and its fruits. The consequences of these actions are inevitable. What initially seems pleasant, eventually becomes unpleasant and tasteless. What initially appears sweet and attractive, later becomes bitter and repulsive. What initially appears beautiful, attractive, fragrant, and pleasant, eventually becomes unattractive and unpleasant due to the nature of its inherent qualities.