Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 54
Nārada’s Instructions: Śrāddha, True Dharma, Contentment, Yoga, and Devotion-Centered Renunciation
अग्नि: सूर्यो दिवा प्राह्ण: शुक्लो राकोत्तरं स्वराट् । विश्वोऽथ तैजस: प्राज्ञस्तुर्य आत्मा समन्वयात् ॥ ५४ ॥
agniḥ sūryo divā prāhṇaḥ śuklo rākottaraṁ sva-rāṭ viśvo ’tha taijasaḥ prājñas turya ātmā samanvayāt
在上升之道中，众生依次进入火界、日界、昼界、昼尽之界、白半月、满月以及太阳北行（北行道）等诸境，并与其主宰天神同入。到达梵天界后，他享受无量百万年，最终物质名相止息。继而得微细名相，再至因性名相，成为一切先前状态之见证。因性状态灭尽时，他证得清净本性，于其中与至上灵（Paramātmā）相应相认；如是众生超越物质而成超然。
FAQs
This verse maps the Self as the inner witness of waking (Viśva), dreaming (Taijasa), and deep sleep (Prājña), and points to Turīya as the transcendental reality beyond all three—indicating the Supreme Self as the final ground of experience.
Prahlāda uses “samanvaya” (harmonizing correspondences) to help the mind trace from observable cosmic functions to subtler principles, ultimately directing the listener to the Supreme Self who underlies all manifestations and all states of awareness.
Practice remembering the witnessing Self throughout waking activities, observe dreams without attachment, and reflect on the peace of deep sleep—then cultivate devotion and meditation to recognize the unchanging spiritual identity beyond these changing states.