tatra tāvat - that being the case; kriyā-yogaḥ - this fruitive endeavor; bhavatām - of yours; kim - whether; vicāritaḥ - learned from the scriptures; atha vā - or else; laukikaḥ - of ordinary custom; tat - that; me - to Me; pṛcchataḥ - who am inquiring; sādhu - clearly; bhaṇyatām - it should be explained.

Such being the case, this ritualistic endeavor of yours should be clearly explained to Me. Is it a ceremony based on scriptural injunction, or simply a custom of ordinary society?