Bādarāyaṇa explains that the fruit of spiritual pursuit arises directly from the source itself, for this is what we observe in the world. Even when there is separation—when an individual self seems distinct from the ultimate reality—we see that dissolution, or merging back into the source, still occurs, just as it does with all things. This unity, however, is not a unity of diversity; it is not a coming together of many different things. Rather, when the limiting adjuncts—the upādhis that create apparent distinctions—fall away, only the pure, undivided essence remains, just as the sun remains unchanged even when clouds that obscure it have passed. If one argues that the self remains separate, that is not the case, for there is no real connection or relationship with anything other than itself. It is like the light of individual lamps: they may appear distinct, but in truth, their light is not divided by any real barrier. Furthermore, the true Self is not subject to change or modification. All changes belong to the instruments—the body and mind—through which experience is gained, not to the Self itself. When one practices exclusive devotion, the mind becomes wholly fixed on That—on the ultimate reality. And when the mind itself dissolves, the union becomes complete and perfect. For others who do not pursue this path, life may continue for a long time, but there is inevitable loss and wandering, for their foundation is not firm—they lack the steady ground of realization. Such people, who do not have this devotion, wander through cycles of birth and death—not because of ignorance, for that is not the root cause here, but because their devotion is not established. These realized ones are said to have three eyes, signifying a difference in word, sign, and sense—just as Rudra is depicted with three eyes, seeing beyond ordinary perception. Finally, the states of manifestation and concealment are themselves modifications—arising from the interplay of action and its results. It is only through conjunction and the fruits of deeds that these changes appear, but the essence remains ever unchanged.