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Bhagavad-gītā As It Is · Text 8.27

Paths at death and freedom from return

नैते सृती पार्थ जानन्योगी मुह्यति कश्चन ।

तस्मात्सर्वेषु कालेषु योगयुक्तो भवार्जुन ॥ २७ ॥

naite sṛtī pārtha jānan

yogī muhyati kaścana

tasmāt sarveṣu kāleṣu

yoga-yukto bhavārjuna

Translation

Although the devotees know these two paths, O Arjuna, they are never bewildered. Therefore be always fixed in devotion.

What this verse is saying, and where it sits in the story.

1Devotees know the two paths but are never confused by them. Kṛṣṇa therefore says to remain fixed in devotion.
2Prabhupāda explains that devotional service makes the path to the spiritual kingdom safe, certain and direct.
3Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa and serve Him in all your activities, without worrying about how you will leave this world.

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Chapter 8, Attaining the Supreme: paths at death and freedom from return.

Theme summary

The soul's true destination is eternal.

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Key ideas: mokṣa, dhāma.

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