The Secret of Tripura

This which you have said is to be done, is it to be done otherwise than its beginning?
It is fixed or otherwise, depending on the difference in the scriptural texts. 22
It is understood in various ways based on the difference in the focus of the object of worship.
How could this be like a sacrifice, comparable to a fruit that is not true? 23
Since it is of the nature of the untrue, how could it be like the truth?
Even so, this is a duty to be performed forever; there is no end to it. 24
O Blessed One, I have observed that Samvarta is entirely cool;
He has emerged from the poisonous flames of the struggle of duty. 25

He says that worship results in something comparable to dry, empty action. 21. He explains the similarity of worship to action. "Difference in texts" refers to the variety of scriptures. The meaning is that worship can be performed with or without rules, according to the diverse methods you have spoken of. 22. It can be performed differently based on the differences in the focus of worship, such as the Shaligram sacred stone representing Vishnu or the Narmada stones. Because it is understood in many ways, this worship is determined to be comparable to sacrifices and other actions, in that its fruit is untrue. 23. Because it is mental, it is untrue by nature; therefore, how could it produce a true fruit? The idea is based on the statement, "Nothing created is achieved by the uncreated." If one objects that it is not appropriate to speak as one pleases because the scripture is the manifestation of the Divine Will and is thus inconceivable, he says, "Even so." 24. If one asks, "Is the attainment of the highest good only for those who perform these actions throughout their lives?" he says, "I have observed." I Parashurama have observed this. If one objects that he did not attain the highest good, he says, "He is entirely cool." The intention is that there is no contradiction in what is seen directly. Why did you know him to be so cool? He explains that...