Varaha Purana 205.2: Adhyaya 205, Shloka 2
Description of the Proclamation of Auspicious and Inauspicious Karmic Results
अयं तु भवतां यातु यातु स्वर्गं महीक्षिताम् ॥ अयं वृक्षस्त्वयं तिर्यगयं मोक्षं व्रजेन्नरः ॥
ayaṃ tu bhavatāṃ yātu yātu svargaṃ mahīkṣitām | ayaṃ vṛkṣas tv ayaṃ tiryag ayaṃ mokṣaṃ vrajen naraḥ ||
यह इंसान अपना रास्ता पकड़ लो, वो स्वर्ग में जाएगा। यह इंसान पेड़ बन जाएगा। यह इंसान जानवर बन के जाएगा। और यह इंसान मोक्ष को पहुँच जाएगा।
Ṛṣiputra (continuation of narrated speech; specific speaker within the quoted scene not explicit)
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It exemplifies a common Purāṇic taxonomy of post-mortem outcomes—heavenly reward, non-human rebirth, and liberation—used for moral instruction.
None; the verse concerns existential destinations rather than places on the terrestrial map.
Actions lead to differentiated outcomes, including elevated status, diminished rebirth, or liberation—encouraging ethical conduct and spiritual discipline.
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