In the midst of a profound discussion, the wise pondered why sinful and foolish men, burdened by anxiety, inevitably fall into ruin. They recognized that this precious human birth is meant for striving toward the good of the next world. The truly wise, they said, seek to attain the supreme state—a state from which there is no return, the ultimate liberation. It was revealed that dissolution within oneself leads to freedom from worldly existence, and that the Lord of gods, when worshipped, grants liberation from this cycle of birth and death. For those bound by the fetters of worldly existence, suffering is abundant and relentless. A seeker, filled with yearning, asked the sage, “By what means can liberation be attained? How can these sufferings be destroyed?” The sage replied that desire leads to greed, and greed gives rise to anger. When intellect is lost in this turmoil, one commits sin again and again. The sage explained that, just as liberation is attained after leaving the body, so too must one seek the means to transcend suffering. Because the seeker wished for a path to liberation, the sage spoke of the divine protectors: Hari, the preserver, and Rudra, the destroyer. Both are givers of liberation, but it is Vishnu—Narayana, ever free from affliction—who is known as the ultimate bestower of freedom. By meditating on this mighty and ageless god, one is freed from suffering. The sages declare that knowledge, blissful in its essence, is the means to liberation. Those who worship Hari, the giver of the eternal abode, are wise indeed. Those who perceive the true one within their heart recognize him as the bringer of happiness. The one who is full, abiding in the midst of space, is proclaimed as the giver of liberation to mankind. He is incomparable, the support of all. The wise urge everyone to take refuge in that god. The seers who know the truth affirm that Vishnu is the giver of liberation. He alone grants the fruits of actions and bestows liberation upon those whose actions are free from desire. The Lord, unmanifest and enjoying all, is declared to be the master who gives liberation. One should worship this compassionate being who grants the eternal abode. Hari, imperishable and untouched by old age or death, is the giver of liberation. Those who know that supreme person swiftly attain immortality. The highest of the high is the supreme abode of Vishnu. That which is complete, consisting of pure knowledge, is the bestower of liberation. The yogi who worships constantly attains this supreme state; the yogi free from desire and hatred also reaches this highest goal. Eager to understand further, the seeker asked, “Tell me, O best of speakers, the true means to attain this, just as it is. What is the knowledge rooted in devotion? What is devotion for those who act?” The sage explained that over thousands of births, devotion to Hari arises through supreme faith, and by this faith, all sins are destroyed. This very understanding is declared by the wise to be true knowledge. Yoga, the sage said, is of two kinds: action and knowledge. Therefore, one devoted to the yoga of action should worship Hari with faith. The images of Keśava are to be worshipped; in these, one should show devotion. Thus, Vishnu, who is present everywhere, should be worshipped with heartfelt devotion. Freedom from envy and compassion, the sage concluded, are qualities that must be cultivated equally in both paths of yoga—action and knowledge. In this way, the wise revealed the means to liberation, urging the seeker to follow the path with faith, devotion, and compassion.