At this portion of the narrative, Rama asked thus “Please describe to me the painless state of Sankara (&iva) and others.” To which the Muni replied “All the mani fold things of the cosm... Read more
NIRVANA PRAKARANA. THE STORY OF BHUSUNDA. Summary Having traced in the previous Prakarana all from Samsara up to Turyatheetha at the end of Satta- Samanya and having also given out the quies... Read more
To this Jnana (or intelligence), the noble Satta-Matra is the Seed. Out of this primeval Satta, Jnana rises as a light from flame. This Satta has two aspects. One is heterogeneity and the ot... Read more
THE CONCLUSION OF UPASANTIII PRAKARANA Here Rama interrupted him thus What is the seed of this Maya ever increasing one like a vine ? What is its seed ? What the seed of this seed ? And what... Read more
Kumbha Muni answered: As this body, arising through Karmas, is not itself the Cause, therefore the effect of intelli gence is itself non-existent. That intelligence is itself illu sory. Henc... Read more
Therefore do I now renounce my longing for the forest full of hills and trees. Hence I suppose I have made the true renunciation. Kumbha-Muni then said : Even the aban doning of this hilly a... Read more
Such Jivanmuktas will always transact their present duties. They will neither long for things in the future nor ruminate upon (and be affected by) things of the past. They will be performing... Read more
THE STORY OF VEETHAHAVTA. Summary. In this story it is sought to show that mental abnegation and control of Prana are the two requisites for the control of the mind, which control leads to i... Read more
THE STORY OF BHASA AND VILASA. Summary Through this story, it is sought to show that manifold pains will arise to the mind in the absence of Samadhi which leads to Brahmic bliss. Thus did Su... Read more
To which Muni Mandavya replied thus “The stains of the mind will be washed away by Atmic enquiry, like fogs disappearing with the rays of the sun. If you will unceasing ly be engaged in the... Read more
