Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 22
Karma, Jñāna, and Bhakti: Vedic Dharma, Piety and Sin, and the Boat of Human Life
साङ्ख्येन सर्वभावानां प्रतिलोमानुलोमत: । भवाप्ययावनुध्यायेन्मनो यावत् प्रसीदति ॥ २२ ॥
sāṅkhyena sarva-bhāvānāṁ pratilomānulomataḥ bhavāpyayāv anudhyāyen mano yāvat prasīdati
Until one’s mind is fixed in spiritual satisfaction, one should analytically study the temporary nature of all material objects, whether cosmic, earthly or atomic. One should constantly observe the process of creation through the natural progressive function and the process of annihilation through the regressive function.
There is a saying that whatever goes up must come down. Similarly, Lord Kṛṣṇa states in the Bhagavad-gītā (2.27) :
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This verse teaches that by Sāṅkhya-style analysis—contemplating how all experiences arise and dissolve (in forward and reverse order)—the mind becomes pacified and clear.
In the Uddhava Gītā, Kṛṣṇa instructs Uddhava on practical methods for inner steadiness and liberation; here He recommends analytical contemplation of creation and dissolution to loosen attachment and शांत (peace) the mind.
Notice how emotions, thoughts, and situations arise and pass; repeatedly reflecting on their impermanence reduces anxiety and attachment, bringing mental clarity and steadiness.