The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Ātmabodhaḥ

Verse 21

आत्मचैतन्यमाश्रित्य देहेन्द्रियमनोधियः ।स्वक्रियार्थेषु वर्तन्ते सूर्यालोकं यथा जनाः । २० ॥

In plain words

The body, senses, mind and intellect carry out their work by depending on the Self's consciousness, just as people go about their activities in the light of the sun.

Close to the Sanskrit

Depending upon the consciousness of the Self, the body, senses, mind and intellect engage in their respective activities, just as people do by the light of the sun.