The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 2 (of 2)Valmiki
Religion
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 2 (of 2)
Valmiki
Hinduism -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800; Religious life -- Hinduism -- Early works to 1800
43. It is the sight of the inward Spirit, which produces our internal
unconcernedness with the world; as it is the glance of the rising sun,
which infuses its lustre in the cup of the lotus.
44. Therefore sharpen your intellect, by the whetstone of right
reasoning; and see the Supreme Spirit, by withdrawing your mind from
worldly enjoyments.
45. There are two modes of intellectual enjoyment, of which one
consists of book learning, and the other is derived from attendance on
the lectures of the preceptor, by those that are imperfect in their
knowledge. (_i.e._ The one is theoretical for adepts and the other is
practical for novices).
46. Those who are a little advanced in learning, have the double
advantage of their mental enjoyment, namely: their reflection of book
learning and consultation with wise preceptors on practical points.
(Hence the practice of Yoga requires a Yogi guide also).
47. Those who are accomplished in learning, have also two parts of
their duties to perform; namely, the profession of the sástras teaching
them to others, and the practice of indifference for themselves. (But
the last and lowest kind, only have to wait on the guru and reflect on
what they hear from him).
48. The soul being purified, the man is fitted for Spiritual learning;
as it is the clean linen only which is fit to receive every good
tincture upon it.[10]
49. The mind is to be trained by degrees, like a boy in the path of
learning; namely by means of persuasion and good lectures, and then by
teaching of the sástras, and lastly by discussion of their doctrines.
50. After its perfection in learning and dispersion of all difficulties
and doubts, the mind shines as a piece of pure crystal, and emits its
lustre like the cooling moonbeams.
51. It then sees by its consummate knowledge and clear understanding,
in both the form of its God the Spirit, and the body which is the seat
of its enjoyments on earth.
52. It constantly sees the spirit before it, by means of its
understanding and reason; which help it also to relinquish its desire
for worldly objects and enjoyments.
53. The sight of the Spirit produces the want of desires, and the
absence of these shows the light of the spirit to its sight; therefore
they are related to each other like the wick and oil of the lamp, in
producing the light, and dispelling the darkness of the night.
54. After the loss of relish in worldly enjoyments, and the sight of
the Supreme Spirit, the soul finds its perpetual rest in the essence of
the Supreme Brahma.
55. The living souls that place their happiness in worldly objects, can
never have the taste of true felicity, unless they rely themselves
wholly in the Supreme Spirit.
56. It may be possible to derive some delight from acts of charity,
sacrifices and holy pilgrimage; but none of these can give the
everlasting rest of the Spirit.
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