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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
To which Prahlada said thus, „O you Supreme
Principle who reside in the hearts of all, please
vouchsafe to confer on me that bliss wherein there
are no pains.‟
Thereupon Vishnu blessed him by laying his lotuslike
hand upon his head with these words: „May
the final Atmic enquiry arise in you in order that
you may attain quiescence in the Brahmic bliss of
the pure Parabrahman, after your mind is freed
from the delusions of the world.‟
Thereupon the immaculate Vishnu retired from the
spot at which Prahlada of great discrimination
paid him respects by eulogising him and
showering on -him flower. After Purusottama (the
supreme of all Purushas) disappeared like a wave
in the vast ocean, the king of Danavas seated
himself in Padma posture and after having uttered
the praises of the Lord, soliloquised: The
incomparable Lord has deigned to bless me with
the Atmic enquiry enabling one to overcome
rebirth. Let me cogitate upon the questions, whom
am I? What was I before? What is the nature of this
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