This verse establishes a crucial methodological progression within the Yājñavalkya Yoga, delineating the stages of meditation that lead to the ultimate realization. The initial instruction, to meditate on the murti – the manifested form – ‘with qualities’ (saguna) and ‘without qualities’ (nirguna) – signifies a deliberate engagement with the world of appearances and, simultaneously, its underlying essence. The saguna murti, the image imbued with attributes, represents the tangible reality experienced through the senses, a stepping stone towards understanding. Subsequently, transitioning to meditation on the chinmaya – luminous – form without qualities, indicates a shift in focus, moving beyond the limitations of sensory perception and towards a more profound comprehension. Crucially, the verse states that by commencing with the saguna meditation, one ultimately arrives at the nirguna state, demonstrating a systematic and progressive approach, mirroring the principles articulated by the Upaniṣads regarding the journey to Brahman.