[Advaita-l] BG 8-24

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Hence after his death though he reaches Brahma, the ego is not annihilated
and he is aware of himself having attained some other state and is bound to
return after he completes the role.

praNAms
Hare Krishna

I think this does not apply to the aspirant who worships sOpAdika brahman
(brahman with attributes).  Shankara clarifies in sUtra bhAshya (dont know
the exact reference) that sAdhaka who reached brahma lOka through saguNa
upAsana will merge in parabrahman after mahA pralaya.

Hari Hari Hari Bol!!!
bhaskar