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Uttering ï1Tatï1, without aiming at the fruits, are the acts of sacrifice and austerity and the various acts of gifts performed by the seekers of liberation.

With the word Tat, and without aiming at the fruit, various acts of sacrifice, austerity and giving are performed by those who seek liberation.

The second word, Tat, meaning that, is used by those who seek liberation (mokṣa). They perform various acts of sacrifice, austerity and giving while saying Tat and without aiming at the results. The word points beyond the doer to the reality that is the true end of the act. Saying that instead of I or mine expresses the attitude of selfless action. The verse ties the formula directly to the Gita's teaching on renouncing attachment to fruits.