The manifestation of the Jiva
Jiva-vaibhava
Since they are inherently spiritual in nature, Jivas possess independence. They are countless and their goal is limitless pleasure.
The liberated Jiva
Mukta jiva
Those Jivas who turn to Krishna for such pleasure are liberated from material bondage and become companions of Krishna.
The captive or adverse Jiva
Baddha va bahirmukha jiva
Those who continue to think of their own selfish happiness wish to remain by Maya’s side.
They eternally turn their faces away from Krishna and enter Devi-dhama, where they obtain bodies created by Maya.
Then they fall into the wheel of punya and papa[1]. They constantly wander around living in gross and subtle bodies[2].
Sometimes they rise to Svarga, sometimes they fall into hellish conditions. They constantly wander through eight million four hundred thousand wombs
Even then, Krishna is merciful
Tathapi krishna-daya
You are Infinite, and the Jivas are Your manifestations. Verily, You always think of the welfare of Your servants[3].
Whatever happiness they seek, You are so merciful that you grant it to them.
[1] Worthy activities and sinful activities, contrary to our own interests.
[2] Bodies made of physical and non-physical elements.
[3] Krishna never forgets the Jivas.
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