prāpya puṇya-kṛtāṁ lokān uṣitvā śāśvatīḥ samāḥ śucīnāṁ śrīmatāṁ gehe yoga-bhraṣṭo 'bhijāyate
"Having attained the worlds of the righteous and dwelt there for countless years, the fallen yogi is reborn in the house of the pure and prosperous."
What This Means:
Here's what happens to the fallen yogi: First, they enjoy heavenly worlds for ages. Then they're reborn into a good family—pure and prosperous. They get favorable conditions to continue their spiritual journey.
Going Deeper:
Punya-kritam loka (worlds of the righteous) and shashvati sama (countless years) describe heavenly enjoyment. Then rebirth in shuchi (pure) and shrimat (prosperous) family provides both moral foundation and material support for renewed spiritual effort.
How To Apply This:
If you've made spiritual effort in this life, you're setting up better conditions for future lives—even if you don't complete the journey now. This long view can relieve spiritual anxiety.
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