Being without beginning, and being devoid of qualities, the Supreme Self, the Imperishable, though dwelling in the body, O Kaunteya, neither acts, nor is tainted.

anāditvāt = due to eternity; nirguṇatvāt = due to being transcendental; parama = beyond material nature; ātmā = spirit; ayaṃ = this; avyayaḥ = inexhaustible; śarīrasthaḥ = dwelling in the body; api = though; kaunteya = O son of Kunti; na karoti = never does anything; na lipyate = nor is he entangled.;