Only by duly listening to the description of the Tattvas does the soul, O King, become conversant with the principles. Learned scholars speak about twenty-five principles. Never does a perso... Read more
Indeed this (another) fellow is free from impurities. It is clear. I am also like him then. Owing to ignorance and delusion, I have acted like this (followed whoever is with me). I have rema... Read more
It has unity and diversity in the same manner as in the case of Prakrti. It has unity at the time of annihilation, and multiplicity owing to activity. The Atman evolves Prakrti at the time o... Read more
The persons, who are unenlightened, do not understand the enlightened and the Un-manifest one. They think that the manifest is identical with the Un-manifest. This principle is perfect, but... Read more
As one is not enlightened, one considers the atman that is imperishable, to be perishable. Thus, owing to the state of not being enlightened and because unenlightened persons are resorted to... Read more
Men perform meritorious deeds of various kinds with a desire for welfare. The types of meritorious rites are varied. Some wear fur-clothes; some lie down on the ground; and some are seated i... Read more
O holy One! I wish to hear about the great Eternal Brahman from whom men of intellect never return. What is it that is called Kshara since this universe dissolves therein (in the Brahman)? W... Read more
(The sense-organs) devoid of atman as a result of sinful actions perish like the waves in a great ocean. While the embodied soul is asleep or agitated, the subtle Soul wanders about along wi... Read more
Vyasa said: O Brahmins! Intelligent scholars, the followers of Kapila and his Saamkhya system, speak of five defects in the body. They are conversant with the path. Listen, O excellent sages... Read more
The maximum duration of happiness is clearly known, O excellent sages. The misery of persons indulging in worldly pleasures, coming at the appropriate time, is known. The misery, O Brahmins,... Read more