Chapter 8 verse 6
“Whatever one remembers upon giving up the body at the time of death, one attains that state, being always absorbed in such contemplation.”
What Krishna says here is very logical and intuitive yet profound. Everyone exhibits their inherent behavior in times of stress. Each person’s stress behavior is often different from behavior in non stressful situations. We see this all the time in our daily lives. The stress behavior is usually what comes naturally to that person. If the person is reserved, they tend to withdraw inward and remain speechless during times of stress. Likewise, whatever traits one develops or is inherent in them is what will get exhibited at times of deep pain such as in times of death. Unless Godliness has become second nature or even first thought contemplation for the person, it is highly unlikely that they will think of Him at time of death. Sanatana dharma history is replete with real life occurrences in the past of people who thought of someone, something at the time of death and became that being in the next life. Didn’t Krishna say desires bring you back to this cycle of life and death. If you desire Him alone, one can get out of this cycle.
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