Vasudev Mahatmya English - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj

Chapter 1
Shree Vasudeva Mahatmyam 17 18
With English Translation
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ferent times. (21)
There are certain devotees who follow the path of renunciation.
They are the yogin-s who are always immersed in the
meditation of the Supreme Lord. They attain the world called
the ‘Jana-loka’ which lasts for an entire period of the life of
the creator, known as Brahma. (approximately 200 billion
years) (22)
The ceremonies that you have mentioned are extremely difficult
to perform. Even after having performed the, if a performer
attains some momentary results, then who would venture
to undertake them? (23)
I do not like to perform the propitiatory events of the gods
that result in temporary and belittled fruits. (24)
O Lord Skanda, please tell me about such a Lord, who has
Himself overcome all fears, and is able to rid of others or their
fears as well; He should be most favourable to all his devo-
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