Srimad Bhagavatam 07.15.54-56 - Process Of Dis-entanglement (download mp3)
by Radha Gopinath Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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SB 7.15.54
agnih suryo diva prahnah
suklo rakottaram sva-rat
visvo 'tha taijasah prajñas
turya atma samanvayat
agnih suryo diva prahnah
suklo rakottaram sva-rat
visvo 'tha taijasah prajñas
turya atma samanvayat
Translation:
On his path of ascent, the progressive living entity enters the different worlds of fire, the sun, the day, the end of the day, the bright fortnight, the full moon, and the passing of the sun in the north, along with their presiding demigods. When he enters Brahmaloka, he enjoys life for many millions of years, and finally his material designation comes to an end. He then comes to a subtle designation, from which he attains the causal designation, witnessing all previous states. Upon the annihilation of this causal state, he attains his pure state, in which he identifies with the Supersoul. In this way the living entity becomes transcendental.
SB 7.15.55
deva-yanam idam prahur
bhutva bhutvanupurvasah
atma-yajy upasantatma
hy atma-stho na nivartate
Translation:
This gradual process of elevation for self-realization is meant for those who are truly aware of the Absolute Truth. After repeated birth on this path, which is known as deva-yana, one attains these consecutive stages. One who is completely free from all material desires, being situated in the self, need not traverse the path of repeated birth and death.
SB 7.15.56
ya ete pitr-devanam
ayane veda-nirmite
sastrena caksusa veda
jana-stho 'pi na muhyati
Translation:
Even though situated in a material body, one who is fully aware of the paths known as pitr-yana and deva-yana, and who thus opens his eyes in terms of Vedic knowledge, is never bewildered in this material world.
Acaryavan puruso veda: one who is guided by the bona fide spiritual master knows everything as stated in the Vedas, which set forth the standard of infallible knowledge. As recommended in Bhagavad-gita, acaryopasanam: one must approach the acarya for real knowledge. Tad-vijñanartham sa gurum evabhigacchet:
