Chapter 8 Verse 9-10

Whosoever meditates on the Omniscient, the Ancient, the Ruler of the whole world, minuter than an atom, the supporter of all, of inconceivable form, effulgent like the sun and beyond the darkness of ignorance. At the time of death, with an unwavering mind, endowed with devotion, by the power of Yoga, fixing the whole life-breath in the middle of the two eyebrows, he reaches that resplendent Supreme Person.

Core Meaning

This verse describes the Divine as both beyond thought and present in everything: ancient, subtle, the support of all, and shining like the sun beyond darkness. The Supreme is not just a distant idea but a living reality you can remember and turn to.

What you think or hold in your mind at the moment of death shapes where you go next. If your last moments are filled with steady devotion and clear remembrance of the Divine, your consciousness naturally moves toward that highest reality.

The verse gives a practical method: train the mind now through steady meditation, devotion, and control of breath and attention (symbolized by fixing the life-breath at the point between the eyebrows). Regular practice makes it possible to meet death with calmness and reach the Divine.

Life Application

• Begin and end each day by briefly remembering one clear quality or image of the Divine (e.g., light, presence, love) so your mind forms a steady habit.
• Practice simple breath awareness and gently bring attention to the center of the forehead for a minute or two to steady the mind.
• When facing fear or loss, take a few deep, calm breaths and consciously recall the Divine to anchor your last thought.

Reflection Question

What single image or quality of the Divine do you want to hold in your mind when it matters most?