atah-therefore; prcchami-beg to inquire; samsiddhim-the way of perfection; yoginam-of the saints; paramam-the Supreme; gurum-the spiritual master; purusasya-of a person; iha-in this life; yat-whatever; karyam-duty; mriyamanasya-of one who is going to die; sarvatha-in every way.