Chapter 8 • Verse 26

Aksara Brahma Yoga

The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman

Sanskrit Verse

Shukla-krishne gati hy ete jagatah shashvate mate, ekaya yaty anavrittim anyayavartate punah

Translation & Meaning

These two paths — the bright and the dark — are said to be the world's two eternal paths. By one, one goes and does not return; by the other, one returns again. These two paths, the path of light and the path of smoke, are eternal cosmic paths. One leads to permanent liberation; the other to eventual rebirth.

Key Teachings

  • Two eternal paths govern the soul's journey after death
  • The path of light leads to permanent liberation
  • The path of dark leads to temporary heaven and rebirth

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