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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
this Jnana is no other than the all-pervading
Parabrahman which has manifested itself as this
entire universe. The pseudonym Brahman 62
expresses very aptly this idea. Nought else is but
this one. Can the waves, etc., of an ocean be said to
be other than water as mere dust? Similarly, the
incomparable Brahman alone does truly exist; but
not Akasa and other things which exist but in
name. Like heat inseparable from fire and identical
with it, so the universe which is of the nature of
Brahman is identical with it.
This identity should be taught only to those who
have developed the four means of salvation and
have perfected themselves in Charya (acts of service
to the Lord), Kriya (acts of worship towards Him)
and Yoga. After having first gauged the merits and
deserts of the disciple, he should be initiated into
the mysteries of the identity of one s Self with
Brahman. But if this be imparted to those
wallowing in desires, it will but fling them into the
tortures of Hell, never to return. It is only to
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