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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
Ajnana would cease. Therefore with closed eyes 73
and true affection, he meditated intently upon his
Guru. Thereupon Sukracharya, whose form was
the true Sachidananda Akasa only, appeared
before Bali wishing to attain Atman. With an
enraptured heart, the king saluted him and having
worshipped him with a handful of precious gems
and good flowers said the following „Please deign
to hear my words prompted by the advent of your
grace and bless me accordingly. What is there
now? What is there beyond? What is that which is
limited? Who am I that speak? Who are you that
hear? What is this stable universe? Please favour
me with adequate replies so as to remove all my
doubts.‟
Having heard all things, Sukracharya analysed
them and explained them clearly to the king in the
following manner: „I came here, on my way to
speedily journey to Deva loka containing the
immortal Kalpa tree. Of what avail is it to waste
my time in unnecessary words? In fine, I have to
73 Here Sukracharya was summoned by Bali by mental will
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