About this Secret >

This secret teaches that ignoring one’s divine nature causes a fall into utter ignorance and suffering, whereas recognizing the true Self brings liberation.

This ancient secret famously states that those who destroy the self (atman)—meaning those who act against their true nature or live in ignorance—go to “sunless” or “blinding” dark worlds after death. This implies a loss of spiritual light and consciousness.

The concept that “those who destroy themselves go to darkness” is a recurring theme across ancient philosophy, generally interpreting self-destruction as a descent into ignorance, spiritual death, or profound psychological suffering.