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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
(Hamsa) swan of intelligence of this Brahmin
began to disport itself in the permanent pool of
spiritual bliss. Thus did the Muni enjoy himself in
his Atma, like a full-moon in an autumnal sky or a
lamp shining in a still atmosphere or an ocean
without waves or the form of a picture or a cloud
pregnant (or laden) with unshed water.
Perceiving the Muni in Brahmic state in this great
world, Siddhas, Devas, and others began to
encircle him. Deva ladies flocked to him in great
numbers. Devendra offered to the Muni his Deva
loka which the latter disdained to accept along
with other objects offered him. The Muni was too
deeply aware to succumb to the wily charms and
amours of the celestial ladies, he being like an
innocent lad to them. So being without the idea of
sensual enjoyment, he shone resplendently in his
house of bliss, like the sun in Uttarayana (northerly
course) for a period of six months. Thus did the
Muni rest in Jivanmukti state, wherein the
supreme Trinity, Devas, Siddhas and others abide
which state is above all, being ever full and replete
with bliss. This state can be stated to be both with
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