A striking promise: for one who acts according to prescription, liberation is kare sthitā — in one’s hand, within reach. The phrase uses the same varṇāśramokta karma but now with kāmapūrvakam — preceded by desire. This apparent contradiction is resolved by understanding that the path of desire (kāma) can itself be a legitimate starting point; what matters is that the action aligns with dharma. Liberation is accessible even from motivated action when it follows proper order.