Chapter 8: Path to the Supremeअक्षरब्रह्मयोग
8:16
“From the realm of Brahma downward, all worlds are subject to return, O Arjuna. But after attaining Me, O son of Kunti, there is no rebirth.”
Sanskrit
आब्रह्मभुवनाल्लोकाः पुनरावर्तिनोऽर्जुन | मामुपेत्य तु कौन्तेय पुनर्जन्म न विद्यते ||
Transliteration
ā-brahma-bhuvanāl lokāḥ punar āvartino 'rjuna mām upetya tu kaunteya punar janma na vidyate
Commentary
Even the highest material heaven (Brahmaloka) is temporary—one must eventually return. Only reaching Krishna's abode is permanent. This is the unique value of devotion to the Supreme.
Chapter 8
Path to the Supreme