264 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 7, Ch. 15
his material designation comes to an end. He then comes to a subtle
designation, from which he attains the causal designation, witness-
ing all previous states. Upon the annihilation of this causal state,
he attains his pure state, in which he identifies with the Supersoul.
In this way the living entity becomes transcendental.
TEXT 55
° iS
Vraaet  METAT YATSW: |
AHA SATA ATA TATA A FTIT I
deva-ydnam idam prahur
bhiitva bhitvanupirvasah
atma-ydjy upasantatma
hy atma-stho na nivartate
deva-ydnam—the process of elevation known as deva-ydna; idam—
on this (path); prahuh—it is said; bhutvd bhiitva—having repeated
birth; anupiérvasah—consecutively; dtma-yaji—one who is eager for
self-realization; upasdnta-dtma—completely free from all material
desires; hi—indeed; a@tma-sthah—situated in his own self; na—not;
nivartate—does return.
TRANSLATION
This gradual process of elevation for self-realization is meant
for those who are truly aware of the Absolute Truth. After re-
peated birth on this path, which is known as deva-yana, one attains
these consecutive stages. One who is completely free from all ma-
terial desires, being situated in the self, need not traverse the path
of repeated birth and death.
TEXT 56
q ud ftagaamay  actafia |
he’
Ma aT I ares a gate 44
ya ete pitr-devanam
ayane veda-nirmite
