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first cause, the highest Prakrti. Oh Divine Mother! thou art that supreme
science of power Inconceivably immense, which sages desirous of liberation,
rising above every weakness, apply themselves to, with the inner power of
their senses held tight in perfect control.
The Saptasati (Markendeyapurana).
Thou art the light that shines through the sun, dispelling the darkness of
ignorance prevailing within; thou art the vein that carries the fragrant honey
of the flower of consciousness to every particle of matter; thou art that
which becomes thousands of that jewel which satisfies every desire of the
needy; thou, Divine One! art to those struggling in the ocean of incarnation,
the Restorer and Preserver.
Anandalahari.
This divine goddess, the power of supreme illusion forcibly drags away the
mind even of the knower into the web of delusion.
Saptasati (Markandeyapurana).
He who while fully attached of his body, desires to realize Self, prepares to
cross a river on the back of a crocodile mistaking it for a piece of wood.
Vivekachudamani.
If the Wise Man leans towards objects and enjoyments, forgetfulness throws
him off the guard, like an adulteress her paramour, by clouding his intellect.
As moss moved from upon the face of water stands not away even for a
minute, delusion (Maya) envelopes even the knowing one, if he is off his
guard.
Vivekachudamani.