Chapter 8
अक्षरब्रह्मयोग
AksaraBrahma-yoga - The Imperishable Brahman
The previous chapter concluded by introducing certain technical terms and this one begins with an explanation of those. It then details various spiritual practices undertaken by those who desire to merge with the Supreme.
This chapter also describes the two paths followed by the "jiva" after it leaves the body - one being the path of eventual return (to this world) and the other being the path of no return (krama-mukti).
Below are the main themes of Chapter 8:
Verses 1 - 4
Definition of the terms Brahman, adhyatma, karma, adhibüta, adhidaiva and adhiyaña
Verses 5 - 14
The significance and the method of remembering the Lord at the time of death
Verses 15 - 22
Comparison between two types of goals - God and world
Verses 23 - 27
The bright and dark paths
Verses 28
Glory of upásanã
अक्षरब्रह्मयोग
AksaraBrahma-yoga - The Imperishable Brahman
The previous chapter concluded by introducing certain technical terms and this one begins with an explanation of those. It then details various spiritual practices undertaken by those who desire to merge with the Supreme.
This chapter also describes the two paths followed by the "jiva" after it leaves the body - one being the path of eventual return (to this world) and the other being the path of no return (krama-mukti).
Below are the main themes of Chapter 8:
Verses 1 - 4
Definition of the terms Brahman, adhyatma, karma, adhibüta, adhidaiva and adhiyaña
Verses 5 - 14
The significance and the method of remembering the Lord at the time of death
Verses 15 - 22
Comparison between two types of goals - God and world
Verses 23 - 27
The bright and dark paths
Verses 28
Glory of upásanã