mṛtyu-grasto 'maro bhavet

amrta-utpadane-in generating nectar; yatnah-endeavor; kriyatam-do; avilambitam-without delay; yasya-of which nectar; pitasya-anyone who drinks; vai-indeed; jantuh-living entity; mrtyu-grastah-although in imminent danger of death; amarah-immortal; bhavet-can become.