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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
To which Vasistha replied: Brahman which is
without beginning or end and which is the seed of
the universe, becoming differentiated, is Jiva;
subjecting itself to the idea of separateness, it
becomes Ahankara; with Manana (contemplation),
it becomes Manas; with the certainty of
intelligence, it becomes Buddhi; then the
(five).objects (sound, etc.), through Indriyas (the
organs). With the thought of the body, it becomes
the body itself; with the thought of a vessel it
becomes the vessel itself. A form (or subtle body),
having such a nature, is called by the wise
Puriashtaka body (com posed of the eight Manas,
Ahankara, Buddhi and the five objects of sense,
sound, etc.). The speedy transformation of the pure
knower, or actor, or enjoyer and witness into the
Jiva consciousness is called Puriashtaka body.
Through the newly engendered Puriashtaka body,
dreams upon dreams will pile up and this universe
will appear (real) with the many creations of
illusion.
Now therefore hearken to the path pointed out by
Lord Krishna who strode the earth. Just as Vijaya
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