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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
quiescence? If so, will not any one unlock to me the
real mysteries? Otherwise I shall not, through my
efforts alone, be able to attain the quiescent state.
For being devoid of doubt and Ahankara, I shall
not perform any duties. Neither food not sweet
water nor fine clothes will I long for. I shall not
perform the daily ceremonies of bathing, giving,
etc. My mind will not incline towards wielding the
regal sceptre or towards pleasures or pains.
Without love or hatred, I shall only remain silent
and be desireless, statue-like‟.
Thus did Rama, with a face like the stainless cool
full moon, a sweet accent and a mind now full
blown through. Atmic discrimination, deliver
himself before the assembly of the joyful Munis
and then remained silent like a peacock ceasing its
cry at the sight of the sable threatening clouds.
THE STORY OF SUKA
Summary - In this chapter, Viswamitra relates this
story to Rama to impress upon him (who was
convinced of the unreality of the universe and the
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