Those who have realized the one imperishable reality have attained the highest state. Through devotion, they truly see Me, the Supreme, and are recognized as of My own essence. This state is one of eternal bliss, without any difference, and is of the very nature of truth. Established firmly in their own Self, they remain peaceful, absorbed in the supreme unmanifest of the Supreme. The wise understand that nirvāṇa, unity with Brahman, and absolute aloneness—kaivalya—are all one and the same. He, the Lord, the great god, is the one who liberates those who know Him. That which eternally shines, unmoving, truly appears to them. They behold this unmoving reality, which is none other than that Lord. Those who have discerned the meaning of the Vedas meditate upon this truth. It is the god Śiva alone who shines forth. One should diligently practice yoga at all times. By this practice, they perceive the radiant self, shining like the sun, as the Lord. Serene knowledge arises within them, directly granting the attainment of nirvāṇa. To those engaged in the knowledge of yoga, the great Lord becomes gracious. Those who practice My yoga here are to be known as great lords. Yet, there is another yoga—the great yoga, the highest of all yogas. It is called the yoga of non-being, by which one perceives the self. This great yoga, spoken of as unity with Me, is the Supreme Lord. None of the other yogas can reach even a sixteenth part of the yoga of Brahman. Of all yogas, this yoga is considered supreme. Even striving yogis do not see Me alone. O best of sages, samādhi, restraint, observance, and posture—the means for this have been described in eightfold manner. The restraints have been briefly stated; they grant purity of mind to people. Non-injury is declared by the foremost sages as that which does not cause affliction. That injury which occurs according to prescribed rule is itself called non-injury. Truth is declared by the twice-born as conduct in accordance with reality and speech. Non-stealing is the pursuit of dharma through abstaining from theft. Brahmacharya is defined everywhere as the renunciation of sexual intercourse. They call it non-possession; one should carefully observe it. The observances are stated in summary; they bestow accomplishment in yoga. Ascetics declare bodily austerity as the highest form of tapas. They describe study as that which brings purity of mind to men. Those who know the meaning of the Vedas speak of successive distinctions. Study is said to be vocal; its characteristic is also that of murmured recitation. This murmured recitation is specified as a thousand times superior to vocal recitation. Mental repetition is known as the contemplation of all words. That contentment whose nature is happiness is declared by the sages as steadfastness of mind. External purity is remembered as being through earth and water; internal purity is purity of mind. Unwavering devotion to Shiva is the worship of the Lord.