Entanglement in Fruitive Activities
« SANKHYA, The Philosophy of Lord Kapila
Chapter 08: Entanglement in Fruitive Activities
Apart from the direct process of devotional service, all other paths are uncertain and unreliable. Karmis sometimes try to abuse the Vedic process by going up and down from the celestial planets, repeatedly engaging in fruitive activities, but any mistake can push them into the lower species. Yogis are often elevated to the higher planetary systems of Janaloka, Tapoloka, and Satyaloka, where they live until the end of the universe. From there, they have a chance of attaining liberation together with Lord Brahma, but this is an unsure path. Even Brahma himself doesn't always go back to Godhead, having instead to join another material creation to progress further.
Lord Kapila thus concludes his teachings by exulting us to take shelter of the Supreme Lord, accepting this instruction with all devotion and love, and becoming thus situated in transcendental devotional service.
