Laghu YOGA VASISHTHA - HolyBooks.com

LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
through the true counsels it imparts in the way of
obtaining the higher goal.
The mind of the wise will but tread the virtuous
paths through the study of the beneficent Atma-
Jnana Sastras, will contemplate upon Atman and
having attained the true cognition, will destroy its
own form. Like a true father, such a mind will
confer, upon one, Jnana Siddhi. If one should see,
unimpeded within himself with true illumination,
immobility and stainlessness and be also initiated
into the All-full Jnana, then will his stainless mind
shine with the lustre of a gem through its being of
the nature of his own Self in the Akasa of the heart.
This pure jewel of the mind gets stuck in the mire
of the weak Vasanas of heterogeneity J and hence
is invisible to all. But if it be bathed in the waters of
Jnana and thus cleansed of all its impurities, then
the shining Moksha will disclose itself to all. Now,
oh Rama, you should through dint of
discrimination understand the true Jnana and
having worshipped it, should master the organs
along with Ahankara and thus liberate yourself
from all trammels of re-births. Through such a
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