That which is declared Imperishable by the VEDA -knowers; That into which, the self-controlled and desire-freed enter; That desiring which BRAHMCHARYA is practised — That Goal I will declare to thee in brief.

yat = that which; akṣaraṃ = syllable om; vedavidaḥ = persons conversant with the Vedas; vadanti = say; viśanti = enter; yat = in which; yatayaḥ = great sages; vītarāgāḥ = in the renounced order of life; yat = that which; icchantaḥ = desiring; brahmacaryaṃ = celibacy; caranti = practice; tat = that; te = unto you; padaṃ = situation; saṃgraheṇa = in summary; pravakṣye = I shall explain.;