1.1.14-18
He explained to him the primeval fire of the worlds—what kind of bricks, how many, and how they are to be arranged. And he (Naciketas) too replied exactly as instructed. Then Death, being pleased, again spoke to him.
The great soul, being pleased, said to him: “Here today I grant you another boon. This fire shall be known by your name alone. Take this jewellery chain of intricate forms.”
He who performs the threefold Nāciketa fire, having touched by threefold means, and the threefold actions, having approached and known the praiseworthy God who knows Brahman, crosses over birth and death, and, having rightly established this, attains supreme peace.
He who, knowing this threefold Naciketa fire, wisely chooses it — he casts off the nooses of death, transcends sorrow, and rejoices in the heavenly world.
This is the fire (ritual), O Naciketas, that leads to heaven, which you have chosen as your second boon. This fire shall be declared by people as yours indeed. Now choose the third boon, O Naciketas.
Bhāṣya 1.1.14-18
He who properly understands Viṣṇu as the deity of the bricks, numbering 360, indeed becomes free. Threefold means are the path unopposed to the Vedas, and understanding the principles concerning the Lord as taught in the Vedas. The threefold actions are sacrifice, charity, and austerity.
He alone is the origin of all worlds; having known him, one is certainly liberated."
- stated thus as well.
"He who properly understands the bricks and their deities—Viṣṇu as the deity of the bricks, numbering 360—indeed becomes free from the bondage of karma."
- stated thus as well.
The phrase 'tribhiḥ etya sandhim', i.e. having touched by threefold means, - conveys the path unopposed to the Vedas, and understanding the principles concerning the Lord as taught in the Vedas. A performer of the threefold action is one who engages in sacrifice, charity, and austerity.
"The acts of sacrifice, charity, and austerity must not be abandoned; they are indeed to be performed."
- states the ancient proverb.
This is the triad, as referred to in "yā iṣṭakā" (1.14-16) and similar passages.
"The word "Brahma" means Veda. So declared as Him as Lord Hari is conveyed by it. As that lord is all knowing he is known by the syllable 'jñaḥ'. Hence He is known as 'brahmajaḥ'."
- stated thus in the ancient testimonial named 'nāma-niruktau', i.e. the etymology of names.
The phrase 'anekarūpām', i.e. of many forms, also means of the form of gold.
"It is said - that which is many-formed and covering is called gold."
- stated thus in the ancient proverb.
"Yama, pleased with the recital of Agni's name, gave a golden necklace and a throat-garland to him."
- stated thus in the Padma Purāṇa.
He alone is the auspicious Lord, characterized by terms like "origin of worlds," "foundation," "knower of Brahman," "attainer of infinite worlds," and so on.
"The vastly praised and of great praise, the foundation."
Thus, by implication, the name "Urugāya", i.e. the vastly glorified, is known to pertain to the Lord. His hiddenness in the cave (of the heart) is especially known. The attainment of infinite worlds is not achieved by mere knowledge of Agni without knowledge of the Lord.
"O Gārgī, one who, without knowing that imperishable, performs oblations, worship, and austerities for thousands of years — his result is finite indeed."
- stated thus in Vedic testimonials.
When the primary meaning is relevant, the secondary meaning is not justified.
