Laghu YOGA VASISHTHA - HolyBooks.com

LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
the words given out by the Siddhas. Observing the
actions of the world where men and others ever
flutter like birds always on their wings and then
perish, he could no longer contain himself and
cried out the following words Being much hem
med in on all sides and whirling in different
conditions in this fluctuating world, I am ever
whirling with delusion and afflicted with pains,
like dusts of sand floating in the midst of a large
stone. Now reflecting upon Time which is eternal
(in its true nature), T cannot but term, as a
moment, the I00 years of my life. While so, how is
it I estimate my life greatly and fall into all sorts of
despondencies through my powerful desires? Who
is there so debased in life as myself, who am
spoiled through my gross mind? Fie, on this
uneven life which cannot be considered as of any
moment. Comparing this earth over which I rule to
the countless universes, I cannot but consider it as
an atom. It is really surprising that I should rate
high this universe full of pains. Indeed I am unable
to find one object in this archaic universe which is
uncreate and sweet and beneficent for one
twinkling of the eye at least. While so, it is really
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