tatra taṁ buddhi-saṁyogaṁ labhate paurva-dehikam yatate ca tato bhūyaḥ saṁsiddhau kuru-nandana
"There one regains the mental development of the previous body, and strives even more for perfection, O joy of the Kurus."
What This Means:
In that new birth, the yogi regains the spiritual development from their previous life. Then they continue striving, with even more intensity than before. The progress continues where it left off.
Going Deeper:
Buddhi-samyoga (connection with intelligence/understanding) is paurva-dehika (from the previous body)—spiritual development carries over. Then bhuyah yatate (strives even more)—there's acceleration because of the foundation already laid.
How To Apply This:
Have you felt inexplicable attraction to spiritual matters? Instant understanding of teachings? This may be paurva-dehika buddhi—wisdom carried from before. Honor these inclinations; they're not random.
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