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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
Is it not the certain conclusion of all Atma-Jnana
Sastras that all the whole world should be seen but
as a dream? Neither Avidya exists nor the dire
Maya generating the pains of actions. But Brahman
alone is, which has not the least iota of pains and is
quiescence itself. Diverse religionists, superimposing
many attributes upon this Brahman
which is the quiescent, Chidakasa, the equal in all,
the immaculate, the Atman and having endless
potencies in it, dub it with different appellations,
Some call it a void. Some Parameswara; and some
others Maha-Vijnana. Therefore having avoided all
things, may you rest in that great silence. May you
rest ever in the full Jnana of the immaculate Atman
with true introvision which is the Moksha devoid
of the painful Manas, Chitta, Buddhi, and
Ahankara and be like a deaf, mute and blind
person. Having reached the Jagrat-Sushupti stage
and thrust all things within (or made the mind to
con template internally), perform all things
externally according to your free will. With the
growth of the mind, the pains increase; with its
extinction, there will be great bliss. Having lorded
over your mind, may you free yourself from this
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