In plain words
The disciple sees two scriptural statements: karma does not leave until its fruit is experienced, and the fire of pure Knowledge burns the accumulated karma of many births. Since scripture does not lie, he asks how both can be true.
The disciple sees two scriptural statements: karma does not leave until its fruit is experienced, and the fire of pure Knowledge burns the accumulated karma of many births. Since scripture does not lie, he asks how both can be true.