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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
all-pervading, subject to manifestation, origin, etc.,
associated with Satva guna, full of the pure Atmic-
Dhyana (contemplation), and without beginning
will always be in Jivanmuktas like Vasanas in
Sushupti. Even after the lapse of a thousand years,
so long as the body is in existence, the pure
Vasanas will be latent in the heart and will melt
away gradually. It is only through these pure
Vasanas that Jivanmuktas are awakened to an
external perception of objects.‟
5. THE STORY OF GADHI
Summary: In this story it is sought to show the
nature of Maya through the cognition and
avoidance of which Atman can be known.
It is indeed impossible to describe the grandeur
and in finite potency of Maya which is but a
synonym for birth and death. The mastery of the
terrible Manas leads to its des ruction but not
otherwise. Now listen with an attentive mind to
the story I am going to relate to you of the
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