SECTION CCLXXXIX “Yudhishthira said, ‘How, O grandsire, should a king like us behave in this world, keeping in view the great object of acquisition? What attributes, again, shoul... Read more
It behoveth thee to discourse to us on these subjects.[1460] O illustrious one, the different asramas approve different courses of conduct.–_This_ is beneficial,–_This_ (other) i... Read more
The other, viz., the Soul, does not create them. Although they are, by nature, distinct from each other, yet they always exist in a state of union. A fish is different from the water in whic... Read more
It is open to men in all modes of life to practise it. It leads to Emancipation. It may be acquired in many years or through merit by persons who have restrained their senses. It is shrouded... Read more
Thy observances and thy penances are not known to others. Thou art Pranava; thou art the firmament bespangled with myriads of stars. Thou art Dhatri, and Vidhatri, and Sandhatri, Vidhatri, a... Read more
Salutations to thee that hast assigned the duties of the respective modes of life. Salutations to thee that deservest to, be praised in sounds, that art of the form of sorrow, and that art o... Read more
“Daksha said, ‘If the great god has been gratified with me,–‘if indeed, I have become an object of favour with him,–if I have deserved his kindness,–if th... Read more
“Dadhichi said, ‘This seems to be the counsel of all that are here, viz., that Maheswara should not be invited. As, however, I do not behold any god that can be said to be superi... Read more
“Uma said, O illustrious one, among all beings thou art the foremost in puissance. In merit, in energy, in fame, and in prosperity, thou yieldest to none, and thou art, indeed, superio... Read more
“Bhishma said, ‘Thus addressed by the high-souled Brahman, the trees and herbs and grasses adored the Creator and then went away without tarrying there. The Grandsire of all the... Read more
