US-P19.017ab ।US-P19.017cd ॥
In plain words
Nor has its supposed lack of purpose been established: it is the basis of inquiry, and duality is projected from it through māyā. Scripture, tradition, and sound reason alike establish this; no other account holds.
Close to the Sanskrit
The claim of purposelessness is also unestablished, since reality is the basis of inquiry and duality has spread from it through māyā. Thus it is established from śruti, smṛti and reasoning; it is not tenable otherwise.