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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
developed one has „crossed the three Halls‟ and is
able to have a commanding view of the lower
stages. This Prakarana begins with the story of
Bhusunda, the great Yogi. Bhusunda, meaning a
crow, typifies a great spiritual power existing from
a very remote period through marvellous Yoga
strength and, according to his own version, had
witnessed Vasisthas born eight times,
Hiranyakshas diving with the earth down into
Patala thrice, Daksha, the Prajapati losing the
sacrifice twice and other mysteries. Then comes the
story of Deva Puja. Here is stated the true rationale
of the Puja or worship of God now conducted by
the Hindus. All the form worships are intended for
the men in the lower stages alone. Brahma, Vishnu,
Rudra, etc., are developed entities only. Jnana
alone is the true God and the flowers, etc., with
which God has to be worshipped are equal vision
over all, contentment of mind, spiritual wisdom,
etc. Of course this is likely to disturb the
equilibrium of our orthodox men; but facts cannot
be gainsaid and should be given out. After some
stories are passed, the story of Arjuna comes in
where in Karmas are asked to be performed
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