Note – with this the twenty eighth chapter is concluded. The “Sabeeja Dhyanam” as described here has to be practised regularly until you become ONE with it. Then you will transcend all other bondages. This is the easiest way to Moksham.

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Now Devahoothi raises another question on Bhakthi Yogam and she wants to know the way to Bhakthi. She wants to know about Kalam (Time) also, as it is none other than the Lord Himself. Why is Time compared to the Lord? Because, Time kills every thing and as that truth dawns in us, we become dispassionate. She praises the glory of Lord Kapila who has incarnated to remove ignorance and spread the knowledge on Jnana Yogam, Bhakthi Yogam and Ashtanga Yogam.

Maithreya continues to Vidura on the advice by Lord Kapila to Devahoothi, “Oh Mother, Bhakthi is in three ways – Thamasik, Rajasik and Sathwik”.

When your devotion is aimed at destroying others or impressing others it is Thamasik. Such a devotee’s heart is filled with Kama, Krodha and so on. When you aim at fame and wealth, that devotion is Rajasik. Both these will create bondage and hence must be rejected.