Worlds from Maharloka to Siva's City1 - Verse 89-90
Vayu Purana (G. V. Tagare English translation) · 100 · Verse 89-90
Sanskrit Original
They are devoid of passion. They have conquered anger. They are rid of delusion. They speak the truth invariably. They are quiescent. They are of dedicated souls endowed with mercy and sympathy. They have conquered the sense organs. They are devoid of attachment. They are pure. They are remembered as ones who have attained Sdyujya (identity) with Brahman. They are the heroic souls who have burnt all their sins by means of acts of penance uncontaminated by desires. Theirs are those worlds from which there is no falling off. It is remembered that the pleasure therein is immeasurable. resplendent in the most exalted firmament. After attaining it along with Brahma, Devas cease to be worried and sorrowful ( i.e. attain Liberation—Mok$a ) . The Sages said :