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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
night, scaring away Pisachas and other
mischievous creatures.
As soon as Karkati saw these two passing in the
forest, she reckoned upon a good repast in them.
At first, she thought that they were ignorant
persons without true Jnana and as such were
productive of pains both in this and the higher
worlds as also everywhere. On further reflection,
she soliloquised to herself thus „According to the
direction of Brahma, those who are not content
with any things that come in their way are of weak
minds only. On the other hand, will anyone be so
foolish as to injure those who are of illuminated
mind and good qualities? Besides, will such
virtuous persons suffer thereby? Such Illumined
persons have undying fame, long life, and
impartial bliss, worthy of being venerated by all.
As they are more endearing to one another in their
ranks than even their own lives, they will, even at
their own risk, protect another amongst
themselves. They have even the power to make
their devotees get into the good graces of Yama
and thus overcome him. While even a Rakshasa
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