The Secret of Tripura

"Nothing compares to this knowledge in the human mind,
As it was revealed by the Guru Dattatreya to the descendant of Bhrigu. 5
It is adorned with both logic and experience, and is highly illustrative.
If, even after being told this, a person with a deluded mind does not understand, 6
He is simply struck by fate and is no better than a dry stump, there is no doubt.
He cannot attain the knowledge even if it is explained by Shiva himself. 7
Therefore, listen, I shall tell you what is contained in the Section on Knowledge.
Oh, this is indeed a wonderful account, superior to all virtues. 8
Since even this celestial sage Narada wishes to hear it from me,
For the grace of the good is a spontaneous occurrence. 9
Just as the fragrance of the musk deer naturally arises from itself,
Having heard the majesty and glory from the mouth of Dattatreya, 10
Rama, the descendant of Jamadagni, who brings joy to all people and has a noble mind..."

"Vaishnava" means the Pancharatra. "Shaiva" means the six-part scriptures. "Shakta" means the teachings concerning the Supreme Goddess. "Pashupata" refers to the Kamika texts. "Knowledge" refers to the essence of the Self and the collection of logical proofs that determine it. 4. Because of its superiority, he says "Nothing compares," etc. The meaning is that nothing else can enter the mind in the way the knowledge revealed by Guru Dattatreya does. 5. He explains why this is so by saying "Logic," etc. "Logic" is reasoning. "Experience" is direct perception. "Adorned with many stories." He emphasizes that the knowledge spoken of here must enter the mind by way of the converse. 6, 7. This scripture exists in the form of the Section on Knowledge. He praises the all-knowing Narada, who desires to hear the account from him: "Oh," etc. It is superior because it excels in all virtues. 8. This refers to the desire to hear. 9. Thus, just as mentioned in the Section on Majesty. 10. Through devotion, the mind is stripped of all impurities and becomes pure.