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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
fruit in the Akasa, as in the second of the two paths
mentioned above.
Once, a King of kings reigned over the Universe,
who never at any time laboured under fear of his
foes. He was exceedingly wealthy and liberal. He
wielded the sceptre over a country called Videha
which had not the least taint of jealousy or envy.
This king going by the name of Janaka rejoiced in
the possession of good qualities transcending the
ocean and befitting him to protect his subjects like
Vishnu. In the beautiful season of spring, this king
with a great joy of heart stepped into his Elysian
garden redolent of sweet smelling flowers, whilst
his courtiers, armies and others were stationed
outside the garden. Perambulating the garden
alone, the king heard the songs of Siddhas whose
minds had attained to the one Chit. Now, oh Rama,
listen attentively to the songs containing the
experiences of the Siddha hosts residing on the
fragrant hills and withdrawing themselves from all
pleasures of the visibles and heard by Janaka. They
are „That Jnana-bliss which arises out of the
commingling of the knower and the known is of
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