Verse 8.23 : Aksara Brahma Yoga "Path of Eternal Brahman"
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The Translation
“I shall now declare to you, O best of the Bharatas, the times at which departing yogis depart to never return, and also the times at which they depart to return.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna introduces the symbolic paths of departure for yogis, explaining that there are paths of return and paths of no-return.
Practical Application
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When faced with a decision today, ask yourself: 'Does this choice lead me toward mental freedom, or does it loop me back into my old habits?' Choose freedom.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why does the Gita present these cosmic paths of departure? How does it expand our view of death from a purely biological event to a cosmic journey of consciousness?
- If 'time' here represents different levels of mental clarity and light, how does that apply to our daily meditation?
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8.23
यत्र काले त्वनावृत्तिमावृत्तिं चैव योगिनः
These paths are not physical roads but spiritual paths presided over by cosmic deities of light and darkness. The yogis who depart along these paths have their destinies decided by their level of self-realization.