। ॥ ५३ ॥
In plain words
The Guṇas carry out every Karma, every act; the discerning person knows, “I am not the doer.” What need has such a person of harsh austerities, when Jñāna itself is their Tapas, their inner discipline?
Close to the Sanskrit
The Guṇas perform Karma, action; “I am not the doer”—so understands the wise one. What use are fierce austerities to one whose Tapas is made of Jñāna?