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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
washer man who removes dirt through dirt, the
impure Maya should be slain by the pure Maya.
Though pure Maya is not the cause, yet it will
appear so through Acharya s (Teacher s) words. To
the real enquirers after knowledge, they (the
Guru‟s words) will enable one to know his own
Self. An Acharya‟s grace, in a mysterious manner,
enables the disciple to perceive directly the
Brahmic Principle within, though it is impossible
for the Guru to point to Brahman as this or that or
for the disciple to understand how it is prior to his
direct perception. Each should cognize It within
himself through his own Jnana with the aid of an
Acharya and an understanding of the true
significance of the many Sastras. It is indeed very
rare to attain that state without the help of a Guru
and spiritual books. Should all the three combine,
vis., an Acharya, Jnana-Sastras and a true disciple,
then it is certain that the Seat beyond all bondage
will be attained. If the link between these three last
long, then it will generate stainless Jnana like the
sun bringing, in its train, actions in this world.
Following the above-mentioned path, there is no
doubt they will render themselves fit objects of
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