Akshara Brahma Yoga
The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman
Arjuna asks several questions about Brahman, the self, and the nature of the material world. Krishna answers these and explains how to remember Him at the time of death to attain the supreme destination. He describes the different paths of departure from this world.
अन्तकाले च मामेव स्मरन्मुक्त्वा कलेवरम् | यः प्रयाति स मद्भावं याति नास्त्यत्र संशयः ||5||
And whoever, at the end of his life, quits his body remembering Me alone, at once attains My nature. Of this there is no doubt.
Transliteration
anta-kāle cha mām eva smaran muktvā kalevaram | yaḥ prayāti sa mad-bhāvaṁ yāti nāsty-atra sanśhayaḥ ||5||
Commentary
This verse underscores the importance of the state of mind at the moment of death. Krishna assures that one who focuses their consciousness on Him at the end of their life will attain the supreme spiritual realm. This highlights the power of constant remembrance and devotion throughout life.