The Supreme Lord said: Although the person is situated in nature, he is not affected by the qualities of nature, remaining unchanged and free from action, like water and the sun.

He who is attached to the qualities of nature, being deluded by ego, thinks, 'I am the doer.'

Thus, being bound by the path of worldly existence, he becomes entangled in the faults of actions mixed with good and bad.

Even when the object is not known, the cycle of existence does not cease. Just as in dreams, the arrival of misfortune occurs when one meditates on the objects.

Therefore, gradually, the mind should be directed towards the path of devotion with intense detachment from the unreal.

By practicing the paths of yoga, starting with Yama, endowed with faith, and through the feeling of devotion towards Me, by listening to My stories with truthfulness.

With equanimity towards all beings, free from enmity, through celibacy, silence, and by being strong in one's own duty.

Content with what comes by chance, the sage, moderate in eating, secluded, peaceful, friendly, compassionate, and self-possessed.

In this body, one should not cling to the non-existent, by understanding the truth through knowledge of the nature of the self and the Supreme Person.

One who is established in the state of renunciation perceives the self through the eye of wisdom, just as one sees the sun in the sky.

The liberated being, who is always luminous, does not perceive the non-existent; the true seer sees the duality that is connected to all.

Just as the reflection of light in water is not visible when it is on land, similarly, the sun is not seen in water but shines in the sky.

Thus, with the threefold ego, the elements, senses, and mind, the self is perceived through its own light, as the true seer.

The one who is absorbed in the subtle elements, senses, mind, and intellect, remains in sleep. He who is free from ego and is awake there, does not sleep.

Thinking thus, the self is lost, like something that is lost. When the ego is lost, the seer is like a person who has lost his wealth.

Thus, he who has realized the self, attains the state of the essence of the substance of ego.

The divine being said: The nature does not release the person at any time. Due to mutual dependence, they are eternal, O Lord.

Just as the essence of fragrance and earth is not different, similarly, the essence of water and the essence of the mind are alike.

This bondage of action for a person arises from that which he relies upon. How can liberation be attained from the qualities of nature?

Sometimes, due to the realization of the truth, fear is dispelled. However, it arises again due to the lack of cessation of its causes.

The Supreme Lord said: With unwavering devotion and purity of soul, through intense love for Me and the knowledge acquired from listening, one can attain for a long time.

Through knowledge that perceives the truth, through greater renunciation, and through intense meditation with austerity, one can attain self-realization.

Nature, being burnt day and night, is the cause of the illusion that veils the soul.

Those who have enjoyed pleasures, abandoned them, and are constantly aware of faults, do not bear the inauspiciousness of the Lord, who is situated in His own glory.

Just as the unawakened person suffers from many misfortunes, the awakened one does not fall into delusion.

Thus, knowing the truth of nature, one should not disturb the mind of the self-satisfied person engaged in meditation.

When the sage, absorbed in spirituality, through many births, attains detachment everywhere, he becomes free from the realms of Brahma.

The devotee, awakened to the truth, through My grace, attains the supreme state of liberation known as Kaivalya.

The wise man, free from doubt, attains here by his own effort; having gone, the yogi does not return, having transcended the body.

When the mind is not attached to the objects of illusion, the perfected one is free from poison; my destination is where there is no fear of death.