Brahman, the Supreme Self, in whose mouth [the deity speaks]: “I am indeed the enjoyer of all sacrifices, the Lord Himself” (9.24) — he speaks of ritual acts born of mind, speech and body. Knowing thus, by performing those acts you will attain liberation. Even abandoning battle, if you engage in action for the sake of liberation, that too is action; hence what is ordained should not be abandoned, is the import.