Sukla-Krsne [English translation]

The paths of light and darkness are as

beginningless and endless as the

material universe – by one is liberation

attained, and by the other, rebirth.

The times during which, after passing

from this world, the Yogi are either

liberated or reborn, I shall now describe

to you, greatest of the Bharata.

By Fire, Light, and Day, during the

fortnight of the waxing moon and the

summer solstice – those who pass then

from this world and know the Supreme

shall attain the Supreme.

By Smoke and Night, during the fortnight

of the waning moon and the winter

solstice – those yogi who pass then

from this world will, upon reaching the

illuminated moon, be reborn.

Knowing of these different paths, the

devotee is never deluded. Therefore, be

always engaged in devotion.