Dhumo ratris tatha krishnah shan-masa dakshiyanam, tatra candramasam jyotir yogi prapya nivartate
The mystic who passes away in smoke, in the night, in the dark fortnight, or in the six months when the sun travels the southern path — attains the lunar sphere and then returns. The path of smoke (pitriyana) — associated with darkness, night, the dark fortnight, and the southern solstice — leads to a temporary celestial sojourn followed by rebirth.
- •The path of smoke (pitriyana) leads to temporary heaven and eventual rebirth
- •The southern path is associated with the ancestors and the lunar world
- •Virtuous souls who don't know Brahman may still be reborn after enjoying heavenly results