First Pâda: 12. Up to death; for there also it is seen

The question now arises whether the meditation described which is the means of final Release is to be accomplished within one day, or to be continued day after day, until death.--The view that it is accomplished within one day, as this will satisfy the scriptural injunction, is disposed of by the Sûtra. Meditation is to be continued until death. For Scripture declares that meditation has to take place 'there,' i.e. in the whole period from the first effort after meditation up to death, 'Acting thus as p. 722 long as life lasts he reaches the world of Brahman.'--Here terminates the adhikarana of 'up to death.' Next: 13. On the attainment of this, there result the non-clinging and the destruction of later and earlier sins