1. Object of Knowledge (v) Activity

According to Gautama activity is that which makes the voice, mind and body begin their action. 103 There are three kinds of action, viz. vocal, 102. 103. anadiranityah pragabhabah ghatadivyavacchedarthamanadiriti gaganadivyavaccheda arthamanitya iti. Tarkabhasa-prakasika p. 249. pravrttirvagbuddhisarirarambha iti. Nyayasutra 1.1..17.

200 mental and bodily, each of which may be sub-divided as good or bad. Bodily actions which are bad are, killing, stealing and committing adultery. Bodily actions which are good are, giving, protecting and serving. Vocal actions which are bad are, telling a lie, using harsh language, slandering and indulging in frivolous talk. Vocal action which are good are, speaking the truth, speaking what is useful, speaking what is pleasant and reading sacred books. Mental actions which are bad are, malice, covetousness and skepticism. Mental actions which are good are, compassion, refraining from covetousness, and devotion. According to Kesava Misra, activity consists in performing such acts as sacrifices etc. which ultimately lead to merit and demerit. This constitutes the basis of all things going on in the world.