Chapter 8 Verse 15
Akṣhar Brahma Yog
मामुपेत्य पुनर्जन्म दुःखालयमशाश्वतम्। नाप्नुवन्ति महात्मानः संसिद्धिं परमां गताः।।8.15।।
mām upetya punar janma duḥkhālayam aśhāśhvatam nāpnuvanti mahātmānaḥ sansiddhiṁ paramāṁ gatāḥ
Word Meanings
| mām | me |
| upetya | having attained |
| punaḥ | again |
| janma | birth |
| duḥkha-ālayam | place full of miseries |
| aśhāśhvatam | temporary |
| na | never |
| āpnuvanti | attain |
| mahā-ātmānaḥ | the great souls |
| sansiddhim | perfection |
| paramām | highest |
| gatāḥ | having achieved |
Translation
Having attained Me, these great souls do not take birth again here—a place of pain and impermanence—but have reached the highest perfection of liberation.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse says that those who reach the Lord (the highest Reality) do not return to this world of pain and change. They are freed from the cycle of birth and death and rest in lasting peace.
"Me" points to the inner source or God. When a soul truly unites with that source, it no longer clings to temporary things and so attains final perfection.
The teaching invites us to aim for the inner, lasting goal rather than getting lost in passing pleasures and fears. Liberation is not just an idea but the result of steady devotion and right living.
Life Application
- Make a simple daily practice (prayer, mantra, or quiet meditation) to remember the deeper reality beyond everyday worries.
- Do your duties with care but loosen attachment to results; focus on honesty, kindness, and inner calm.
- Reflect often on what truly matters—this helps shift priorities from short-term comfort to lasting peace.
Reflection Question
Am I living in a way that prepares me for lasting peace rather than chasing temporary comforts?