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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
two mutilated 56 eyes, Sukra reviewed all his past
lives through his Jnana-Vision. Thus was he freed
in a moment from future births.
After observing all through his divine vision, Sukra
remarked in wonder thus „Passing strange is it that
the dire delusion called Prakriti (matter), having
transformed itself into this universe, flourished
friendly in my mind. I have known all that should
be known I have seen all that should be seen. I
have been released from the pains incidental to the
many re-births. I have been whirling in them for a
long time. I have attained Atma-Jnana, the good
effects of all. Therefore, sirs, let us here after betake
ourselves to Mandara hills and see the body lying
there. Do not think that I have either love or hatred
towards objects, albeit my intention is to visit the
skeleton of my body due to Karma and derive
happiness therefrom.‟ After Vasudeva spoke thus,
all the three started for Mandara hills and reached
it in a moment. When these triumvirs who had
56 The eyes of S ukra were mutilated at the time when Bali ac ceded to
the request of Vishnu as Dwarf.
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