Word meanings
- prāpya
- attain
- puṇya-kṛtām
- of the virtuous
- lokān
- abodes
- uṣitvā
- after dwelling
- śāśvatīḥ
- many
- samāḥ
- ages
- śucīnām
- of the pious
- śrī-matām
- of the prosperous
- gehe
- in the house
- yoga-bhraṣṭaḥ
- the unsuccessful yogis
- abhijāyate
- take birth
Translations
Having attained to the worlds of the righteous and having dwelt there for everlasting years, he who fell from Yoga is born in a house of the pure and wealthy.
Having reached the worlds where the righteous dwell, and having remained there for many years, he who has strayed from the path of spirituality will be born again into the family of the pure, benevolent, and prosperous.
Attaining the worlds of the righteous and residing there for eternal years, the man who has fallen from Yoga is born in the house of the pious and prosperous.
वह योगभ्रष्ट पुण्यकर्म करनेवालोंके लोकोंको प्राप्त होकर और वहाँ बहुत वर्षोंतक रहकर फिर यहाँ शुद्ध श्रीमानोंके घरमें जन्म लेता है।Commentary
Yogabhrashta one who has fallen from Yoga, i.e., one who was not able to attain perfection in Yoga, or one who climbed a certain height on the ladder of Yoga but fell down on account of lack of dispassion or slackness in the practice (by becoming a victim to Maya or his turbulent senses). The righteous Those who tread the path of truth, who do virtuous actions such as charity? Yajna, rituals, worship of the Lord, and who act in accordance with the prescribed rules of the scriptures.
Everlasting years means only a considerably long period but not absolutely everlasting. The pure those who lead a pure, moral life those who have a pure heart (free from jealousy, hatred, pride, greed, etc.). (Cf.IX.20-21)