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130 VISHNU &AHASRANAMA
777. Obtained with effort (Durlabhah).
devotion. Vyasa says : " Devotion towards
Krishna comes to those men whose sins are burnt up
by austerities, wisdom, and meditation, practised in thousands
of incarnations." Lord (Bh. 6., 8-12) says : "lam
obtained by unflinching devotion."
Vya. When there is no single-mindedness, one is
unable to perceive him.
778. Known with difficulty (Durgamah).
Vya. Adurgama : when single-mindedness is obtained
one can easily reach him.
779. Not easily realised (Durgah).
Through obstacles and difficulties.
Vya. He is to be approached like a fort by the enemies.
780. Not easily lodged (Duravasah).
In the heart by the yogins during meditation.
781. The slayer o£ the Asuras (DurSriha). (Slo. 96)
Vya. He destroys even the sins acquired by the
unrighteous.
782. Of beautiful limbs (Sfabhangah).
He is to be meditated upon as having beautiful limbs.
Vya. The beautiful form which showered happiness
on the eyes of the Gopls.
783. The drainer of the essence of the Universe
(Lokasarangah).
Like a bee ; or the essence of the Universe is the
{ Pranava or Omkara as the Sfruti (Chcha. Up., 2-23-3) says :
"Prajapati reflected on mankind. . ." and he is to
be reached by it.
784. Beautifully expanded (Sutantuh). 1
* The followers of Mahatma Gandhi quote this and the next to
support their charka work. " He is a very fine thread himself," and
44 He is the increaser of the thread '".