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.