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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
through repeated fluctuations; but the ignorant
subject themselves to the ever-recurrent cycle of rebirths.
It is only through the illusory Maya which is
in the one Reality of Brahman like the waves of an
ocean that the whole universe expands itself, being
created and preserved through this Ajnana.
After Vasistha had concluded thus, Sri Rama
questioned him as to how this Jiva though
associated with Manas is yet able to secure the
name of Brahman. To which Vasistha replied thus
„Having heard my reply to this question of yours,
you will be able to also know the means by which
all the worlds came into existence. May you be
blessed with discrimination on hearing from me all
these The imperishable Atman through the force of
quarters, time, etc., assumes to itself bodies made
up of the above quarters, etc., through its Chitsakti
(Chit-Sakti) in order to disport itself therein. Then
at once through dint of the Vasanas synonymous
with this Jivatman, the impure fluctuating mind is
generated. Then this potency of mind which was in
a neutral state with Karmas and non-Karmas
commingled, now becomes active; and the moment
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