Verse 18

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। ॥ १८ ॥

In plain words

Listen deeply to Vedānta in Śravaṇa; test it by sound reasoning in Manana; make it a constant Yoga, a steady discipline. Then Ātman—the true Self—is directly seen.

Close to the Sanskrit

One should practise Vedānta-Śravaṇa—hearing the teaching—and Manana, reflection supported by sound reasoning; through Yoga, constant practice. From that comes the seeing of Ātman.