Verse 556

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। ॥ ५५६ ॥

In plain words

The Veda declares that deeper still lies the self formed of consciousness, entirely distinct from the mind, possessing the very nature of an active doer.

Close to the Sanskrit

The other inner self is made of consciousness, thus speaks the Veda. And [it declares] the self to be distinct even from the mind, having the character of an agent consisting of consciousness.