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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
Emperor named Swottha (or that which arises of
itself) who rejoiced in the possession of immense
courage and fame. Even the many protectors of the
perishable universe would wear his commands
over their heads, as if they (the commands) were so
many rubies and would be weighed by him
according to their true deserts. This Emperor was a
lover of Truth and wrought many wonders. One
may rather count the ocean waves than the
myriads of countless actions which he performed
productive of good or evil to persons (good or
bad). Neither sharp instruments nor wind nor fire
was able to affect him in the least. How can the two
hands of a person seize and affect the Akasa which
is all-pervading? Not even the eternal Trimurtis 68,
who are ceaselessly engaged in all actions as if in
sport, can out-strip this Emperor in his efforts.
There were three persons, who formed the bodies
of this great personage able to bear up any burden.
These persons transcended even the powerful
universe. They went by the names, Uttama (high),
68 The Hindu Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra.
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