Verse 42

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। ॥

In plain words

You must not think: 'With a mind purified by performing required duties and freed from prohibited and selfish actions, one awakens to his own true awareness. What need is there for a teacher?'

Close to the Sanskrit

'Free of both kāmya and niṣiddha actions, with a pure mind through the performance of prescribed duties, one attains his own very awareness—what need is there for the guru?' This must not be thought by you.