Avatarika
इति विद्यामेव स्तौति ।तदेतस्मिन्स्तुत्यर्थे श्लोकः मन्त्रोऽप्येष भवति ॥
In plain words
Thus he extols the knowledge itself. Therefore, for the purpose of praising it, this mantra verse is given.
Close to the Sanskrit
Thus he praises knowledge itself. Therefore, regarding this purpose of praise, this verse and mantra exists.