Continuing the journey of the Sadaka through Krama Mukti, Bhattathri now deals with the next level i.e., from Mahara Loka to Brahma Loka. Let us study the Sloka.
After reaching the land of Dhruva and a long stay in Mahar loka, when they start suffering from the hot breath of Adhi Sesha, they surrender completely to you and reach the land of Brahma. Or may choose to go to the world of Brahma even before the fire starts.
Meaning of the Sanskrit Words
आस्थित: अथ महरालये - residing there (in Dhruvaloka), then in Maharloka,
यदा शेषवक्त्र-दहन-ऊष्मणा - when, by the heat emanating from the mouth of Aadishesha ( at the approach of the cosmic dissolution)
आर्द्यते (he) - is tormented
ईयते (he) - reaches
भवत्-उपाश्रय: - taking refuge in Thee alone
तदा - then
वेधस: पदम् - the world of Brahmaa (Brahmaloka)
अत: पुरा-एव वा - or even before that (before the fire)