Bhagavad Gita 8.27
naite sṛtī pārtha jānan yogī muhyati kaścana
tasmāt sarveṣu kāleṣu yogayukto bhavārjuna
The yogi who knows of these paths, dark and bright,
Never is swayed, nor loses true sight.
Therefore in all times, with devotion’s fire,
Be fixed in yoga, with steady desire.
My dear Lord, you describe how in certain paths whether one achieves the supreme destination depends on material precision—ensuring that one takes their last breath at particular times considered auspicious. In contrast, on the path of bhakti the essential principle is what I remember and desire at the moment of death, which in turn is shaped by what I remember and desire throughout my life.
O supremely loving and lovable Lord, on the path of divine love the key is not to just get to a particular destination in terms of location; it is to get to a particular level of proximity and intimacy in my relationship with you. When I show you through my lifelong practice that you are what matters the most to me, then you will show me that such a state of my heart is what matters most to you. Once these spiritual essentials in terms of the bond of love are in place, the material technicals—such as the time of death—will pale into insignificance. That is the faith I need and seek and cherish.
Grant me, O supremely merciful Lord, glimpses of this sublime state of devotional connection with you, and through such experiences, may you become my motivator, my guide, my faith-booster, my doubt-resolver, my perennial shelter.
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08.27 Although the devotees know these two paths, O Arjuna, they are never bewildered. Therefore be always fixed in devotion.
Man lives on Earth and dreams Heaven