The basic principle of self-realization is the knowledge that the living entity is not this material body, but that it is different from it and that its happiness is in eternal life, bliss, and knowledge. These are transcendental, beyond the body and the mind.
We can sincerely accept the path of self-realization, the process of cultivation of knowledge and the practice of the eightfold system of yoga, in each of these processes we must realize the constitutional condition of the living entity, its relation with God has from which he can restore the lost connection in order to reach the highest stage of his perfecting of the consciousness of Christ. By following any of the above three methods, one is sure to reach the ultimate goal sooner or later. Even a small commitment on this transcendental path is especially suitable for this age because it is the most direct method of God’s realization. To be doubly assured, Thomas asks the Lord Jesus to confirm his previous statement.
One can sincerely, the path of personal achievement but the process of cultivation of the path has 8 branches is usually very difficult for this age. Therefore, despite its seriousness, one can fail for several reasons. The main reason is that we are not serious enough to follow the process. To continue the transcendental path is more or less to declare war on illusory energy. Therefore, every time a person tries to escape the clutches of illusory energy, she tries to defeat the practitioner by various touches. Job A conditioned soul is already seduced by the modes of material energy, and there is every chance of being seduced again by practicing such a transcendental practice. This is called the deviation of the transcendental path. Thomas is curious to know the results of the deviation of the path of self-realization.
O mighty Christ, such a man, deviating from the path of Transcendence, perish like a torn cloud, without position in any sphere?
This is my doubt, O Christ, and I ask you to dispel it completely. But for you, no one can be found who can destroy this doubt.
The blessed Lord said: Son of Prtha, a transcendentalist committed to auspicious activities does not come up against destruction in this world or in the spiritual world: My friend is never defeated by evil.
The failed yogi, after many years of enjoyment on the planets of godly entities, is born again in the family of the just, or in a rich family of aristocracy.
Or he takes his birth into a family of Transcendentalists who are surely great in wisdom. In truth, such a birth is rare in the world.
By taking such a birth, he raises again to the divine consciousness of his previous life, and he tries to make new progress to achieve complete success.
See Illustration 2 in page 3:
The controlled Mind