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same level in Vaiku√†ha-dhåma. They share the same “floor” but have their own special chambers. The lowest point is the Virajå, then above that is Siddhaloka, which is known as the outside part of Vaiku√†ha. Those enemies that are killed by Bhagavån are awarded that destination. Siddhaloka is also for those who chant ahaµ brahmåsmi, thinking that the jîva ultimately merges into Brahman. But the jîvas cannot lose their individuality. That they ultimately become one is such a lie. Yes, they meet together, just as devotees meet together and share hari-kathå. As K®ß√a comes together with the gopîs, gopas, Yaçodå and Nanda Båbå, and as Råmacandra comes together with Hanumån – this meeting and coming together is done, but meeting and becoming one? Nowhere can such an example be found. Meeting, yes – but they will remain individual. The jîva never becomes Brahman. Many renowned pa√∂itas and scholars hold this theory and thousands of people come to hear their lectures. They say that there is nothing equal to k®ß√a-bhakti and that the bhakti of the gopîs is the best of all, and that anyone who attains devotion like that of the gopîs becomes one with Brahman. This type of hari-kathå is completely useless. They are deceiving people, and therefore we should not attend any functions where they say that we will become one with Rådhå-K®ß√a. Above Siddhaloka is Sadåçivaloka, and above that is Nåråya√a-dhåma, where the liberated four-armed devotees reside. Sålokya, såmîpya, sårüpya and sår߆i – the devotees there possess these four kinds of liberation and remain near to Nåråya√a serving him in aiçvarya-bhåva, the mood of opulence. Nearby are millions of special chambers, and in 94