प्रयत्नाद्यतमानस्तु योगी संशुद्धकिल्बिषः। अनेकजन्मसंसिद्धस्ततो याति परां गतिम्॥
prayatnād yatamānas tu yogī saṁśhuddha-kilbiṣhaḥ aneka-janma-saṁsiddhas tato yāti parāṁ gatim
Meaning
The yogi who strives earnestly, purified of impurities, and perfected through many lives, then attains the supreme destination.
The full picture emerges: spiritual evolution spans many lifetimes. Each life's practice purifies more deeply. Eventually, through accumulated effort across many births, the soul reaches final perfection. This long view removes pressure from any single life while emphasizing the importance of steady progress. Every step counts in the eternal journey.
Strength Reflection
"I take the long view of spiritual evolution, doing my part in this life without anxiety."
Devotional Surrender
Lord, I contribute my effort in this life, trusting in the perfection that unfolds across time.