Verse 8.6

Verse 8.6: “In fact, of whatsoever being a man is mindful when he at death sheds off his body to that same being does he attain, O Son of Kunti, constantly imbued with the thought of that being. (69)

Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar:

The common rule is that whatever state the living being finds itself in when on the point of death, into that very state he rises after death. Just as a helpless and frightened one, while running with the speed of wind, should accidentally and unluckily fall (unawares) into a well on his way, there being no other alternative since there was no one else to hinder him from falling, in that way, whatever idea stands in front of them at the approach of death, that very essence they cannot avoid getting one with, after their death. Also whatever idea one has in his mind while awake, that very idea appears in his dream, while he is asleep.