ऋषयः ऊचुः । बंधमोक्षस्वरूपं हि ब्रूहि सर्वार्थवित्तम । सूत उवाच । बंधमोक्षं तथोपायं वक्ष्येऽहं शृणुतादरात् १ ।
The sages said: O foremost among those who know everything, please explain the nature of bondage and liberation. Sūta said: I shall explain bondage, liberation and the means of liberation. Please listen attentively.