55. The knowledge of the science of astrology, serves only to acquaint us with the events of our fate; but there is nothing in it, that can help us to counteract the shafts of adverse fortune. 56. Therefore those men are blest, who with their knowledge of sovran predestination are still employed in their present duties; and who after the death and burning of their bodies, rest in the eternal repose of Brahma in their consciousness. CHAPTER CLVI. EXPOSTULATION OF SINDHU BY HIS MINISTER. Argument:--The aerial spirit of the Huntsman is reborn on Earth as prince Sindhu, who kills Vidúratha, and is remonstrated by his Minister. The Huntsman said:--Tell me Sir, what will then become of my soul in its aerial position, and of my body in its situation on earth. 2. The sage replied:--Hear me attentively to tell you, about what is to become of your lost body on earth, as also of your living soul sustained in the air. 3. The body being subducted from thy whole self, thy soul will assume an aerial form, and will remain in empty air, united with its vital breath. 4. In that airy particle of your soul, you will find the surface of the earth, situated in the recess of your mind; and you will behold it as clearly, as you view the world in your dream. 5. Then from the inward desire of your heart, you will see in the amplitude of your mind, that you have become the sovereign lord of this wide extended globe. 6. The will of this idea rises of itself in your mind, that you have become a king by name and in the person of Sindhu, who is so highly honoured by men. 7. After eight years of thy birth, thy other will depart from this mortal world, and leave to thee this extensive earth, reaching to its utmost boundaries of the four seas. 8. You will find in the border of your realm, a certain lord of the land by name of Vidúratha, who will rise as thy enemy, and whom it will be difficult for thee to quell. 9. You will then reflect in yourself, of your past and peaceful reign of a full century; and think of the pleasures you have so long enjoyed in company with your consort and attendants. 10. Woe unto me, that this lord of the bordering land, has now risen against me in my old age; and has put me to the trouble of waging a formidable warfare against him. 11. As thou shalt be thinking in this wise, there will occur the great war between thee and that lord of the land; in which all your quadruple armaments, will be greatly worsted and thinned. 12. In that great war, thou wilt succeed to slay that Vidúratha, by striking him with thy sword, and keeping thy stand on thy war-car. 13. You will then become the sole lord of this earth, to its utmost of the four oceans; and become to be dreaded and honoured by all, like the regents of all the sides of heaven.