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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
Thus did Suraghu reach that Sushupti state
wherein all actions cease to function, and was
immovable like a picture-flight represented with
its flames. In that state he was, without the
dualities of blessing or curse, love or hatred,
association or non-association, intelligence or non-
intelligence.
Vasistha continued, Oh Rama of mountain-like
arms, hear also what took place between Suraghu
of non-dual cognition and a Raja Rishi by the name
of Parnada. Suraghu had a friend by the name of
Parigha of the race of Parasika who was also a
king. Finding that his subjects suffered greatly on
account of drought in his realm for ten years and
died in great numbers, the latter s heart gave way.
Therefore quitting his country for the forest, he
gave up all desires for food and performed Tapas,
feeding himself upon dry leaves. Thereby he was
surnamed Parnada 96. Through such Tapas he
attained Atma-Jnana, since none could vie with the
Tapas of this king-recluse. This Muni, who could,
96 Parnada from Parna meaning leaves
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