
Chapter 9 · Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga
Impermanent Reward · The Cycle of Coming and Going
Meaning
"Having enjoyed that vast heavenly world, when their merit is exhausted, they enter the world of mortals again; thus, following the rites of the three Vedas and desiring pleasures, they obtain only repeated coming and going."
Explanation
Chasing pleasures, even through the most disciplined means, eventually runs out and leads back to the same starting point.
Today's Life Lesson
Ask today whether you're aiming for something that lasts, or just another pleasure that will fade.