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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
time, he dispelled all the desires in his heart. Then
he merged into Atman through extreme quiescence
of mind. Having ranged the whole earth, he one
day entered the country he had abdicated
previously in favour of his enemy, and having
completely mastered all his organs, he went from
door to door to beg alms at the gates of his former
ministers and others. Per sons, who recognized in
him the former crowned king, began to shed tears
at his approach. Even when he was paid respects
and requested by his enemy of a king to resume
the sceptre and protect his subjects, he would not
give up his present avocation and long for even the
smallest trifle. Thus to the infinite chagrin and
disappointment of all, he went to foreign places.
Filled with bliss through true quiescence of mind
and without despondency of heart, he indulged in
Atmic vision within himself wherever he went
along with his Guru, whether over mountains or
forests or countries. Thus did the Acharya and his
disciple become of full and equal minds; and
supporting- their bodies, as if in sport, were listless
as to whether they had their bodies of clay or not
Then roving at pleasure and reflecting well upon
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