“Maheswara said, ‘Yonder, O Sakra, stands the great Vritra, accompanied by a great force. He is the soul of the universe, capable of going everywhere, endued with large powers of... Read more
“Vritra said, ‘These words of thine, I see, perfectly according with the truth. Indeed, when this is so, I have no (cause of grief). Having listened to thy words, O thou of great... Read more
When Tamas predominates as before, but the relations between Sattwa and Rajas are reversed, the result is the colour called Tawny. When Rajas predominates, Sattwa falls below the mark, and T... Read more
“Vritra said, ‘Without doubt, having understood, by the aid of truth and penances, the advent and departure of all living creatures, I have ceased to indulge in either grief or j... Read more
“Bhishma said, ‘One that is devoted to the religion of Emancipation, frugal in fare, and the master of one’s senses, attains to that high place which transcends Prakriti an... Read more
SECTION CCLXXVII “Yudhishthira said, ‘Time, that is fraught, with terror unto all creatures, is running his course. What is that source of good after which one should strive? Tel... Read more
These five, and Kala (or Jiva), the potencies of past acts, and ignorance,–these eight eternal essences are the causes of the birth and destruction of all creatures.[1312] When creatur... Read more
When he fairly starts on the way of sin, they that are good mark his wickedness. They, however, that are of a disposition similar to that of the sinful man, enter into friendship with him. H... Read more
“Kundadhara said, ‘After having worshipped me with devotion thou didst get sorrow for thy share, what then would have been the good done to thee by me, and what the value of my f... Read more
“Kapila said, ‘Acts only cleanse the body. Knowledge, however, is the highest end (for which one strives).[1271] When all faults of the heart are cured (by acts), and when the fe... Read more
