40. Other people that are without true knowledge, are like the yoginís and Pamaras—pariahs, are addicted to the carnalities of their eating and drinking; and to roll in stink and stench and mud and mire. 41. Among the gods, only Yama, the sun and moon, Indra and Rudras, and Varuna and Váyu, are said to live liberated for ever; and so are Brahmá, Hari and Vrihaspati and Sukra, (the preceptors of the gods and demigods). 42. Among the patriarchs Daxa, Kasyapa and others, are said to be living liberated; and among the seven sages, Nárada, Sanaka and goddess born Kumara are liberated for ever. 43. Among the Danava demons, there were some that had their emancipation also; and these were Hiranyaksha, Vali, Prahlada and Sambara, together with Maya, Vritra, Andha, Namuchi, Kesi, Mura and others. (Some of whom were foes and others as friends of the god). 44. Among Rákshasas Vibhisana, Prahasta and Indrajit are held as liberated; and so are Sesha, Taxaka, Karkota and some others among the Nágas or serpent race. 45. The liberated are entitled to dwell in the abodes of Brahma and Vishnu, and in the heaven of Indra; and there are some the manes of the Pitris, siddhas and Sáddhyas, that are reckoned as liberated also. 46. Among the human race also, there are some that are liberated in their life time; as the few princes, saints and Bráhmanas, whose names are preserved to us in the sacred records. 47. There are living beings in multitudes, on all sides of us in this earth, but there are very few among them that are enlightened with true knowledge in them; there are unnumbered trees and forests growing all around us, and bearing their fruits and flowers and foliage to no end; but there is scarcely a kalpatree to be found among them (which may yield to us the fruit that we ardently desire). CHAPTER LXXXXVIII. PRAISE OF GOOD SOCIETY, OR ASSOCIATION WITH THE GOOD AND WISE. Argument:—Character of the truly Wise man, his best test, and company. Vasishtha continued:—Those among the judicious and wise, that are indifferent to and unconcerned with the world, and resigned to the divinity, and resting in his state of supreme felicity; have all their desires and delusions abated, and their enemies lessened in this world. 2. He is neither gladdened nor irritated at any thing, nor engages in any matter, nor employs himself in the accumulation of earthly effects. He does not annoy any body, nor is he annoyed by any one. 3. He does not bother his head about theism or atheism, nor torment his body with religious austerities; he is agreeable and sweet in his demeanour, and is pleasing and genteel in his conversation. 4. His company gladdens the hearts of all, as the moonlight delights the minds of men; he is circumspect in all affairs, and the best judge in all matters.