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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
and things necessary for Yajna and entering the
place of Yajna according to Vedic recitals and
observances, appointed and worshipped Munis for
the same. Then rearing up a large fire and having
invoked the Devas through the chanting of Vedic
Mantras, he conducted the worship of Devas,
Tapaswins and Brahmins for one year by feeding
them and justly distributing to them all his wealth.
Thus did he conclude his Yajna and awake, from
his intense reverie, to find the night approaching.
Therefore you should gather from this episode that
it is the mind alone which brings on pleasures or
pains to itself and enjoys them through its
excessive inclination towards any particular object.
I will here supplement to you some information
about Sambarika, the Siddha. When he appeared
before the King Lavana seated in a conclave of his
courtiers, he deluded the King with his Indrajala
and then disappeared. I was one among the group
and witnessed all these things. Being questioned as
to the mysterious disappearance of this Siddha by
the powerful King and courtiers as well as others, I
dived into my heart to probe into the three periods
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