He who has three times performed this Nâkiketa-rite and has been united with the three (father, mother, and teacher), and has performed the three duties (study, sacrifice, almsgiving) overcomes birth and death. When he has learnt and understood this fire, which knows (or makes us know) all that is born of Brahman, which is venerable and divine, then he obtains everlasting peace.

In plain words: Yama says that a person who does this Nachiketas ritual three times rises above birth and death. That person must also stay close to father, mother and teacher, and do three duties: study, worship and giving to others. Whoever truly understands this sacred fire finds lasting peace.