Whoever thus knowing knows Prāṇa, his offspring does not perish, and he becomes immortal. Concerning this there is this verse.

The result of knowing Prāṇa is twofold:

1. Na prajā hīyate — his offspring (descendants, creations) does not perish. This can be interpreted literally (his descendants survive) or spiritually (his spiritual realizations endure).

2. Amṛtaḥ bhavati — he becomes immortal. This is the supreme spiritual fruit: transcending death, attaining the state of amṛta.

Ya evaṃ vidvān — “whoever thus knowing.” Mere intellectual information is not sufficient; direct, experiential knowledge (vidyā) is required.

Veda — knows. The same root as “Veda.” To know Prāṇa is to know the very essence of life.

The verse that follows encapsulates this teaching about immortality through knowledge of prāṇa.