eke manīṣiṇaḥ–Some scholars (generally the sāṅkhyas); prāhuḥ–declare that; karma–action; tyājyam–should be given up; doṣavat iti–as imperfect (due to violence, etc.); apare cha–and others (generally the mīmāṁsakas); iti (prāhuh)–say that; yajña-dāna-tapaḥ-karma–

(scripturally enjoined) action of the nature of sacrifice, charity, and austerity; na tyājyam–should not be abandoned. [3]

Some philosophers hold that action should be renounced as imperfect. Others hold that action of the nature of sacrifice, charity, and austerity should never be given up.