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From Yoga
Vasishta
Quotations and notes
Ráma
2 References
Introduction
The sacred conversation which took place
between Ráma and Vasishtha relating the way
to liberation is the source of this selective notes
meant for general readers and not for scholars.
Sage Valmiki on true knowledge :
All worldly conceptions to be as erroneous as
the various hues that taint the clear firmament.
It is better therefore to efface them in oblivion,
rather than revive their reminiscence (in
repeated states of existence).
All visible objects are absolute negation; we
have no idea of them save from sensation.
Inquire into these apprehensions, and you will
never find them as real (i.e., They are of no
eternal value).
Introduction-2
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MELANCHOLY OF RÁMA.
Ráma said:
The weight of worldly miseries sits heavy
on my heart as a rock, and obstructs my
lungs to breathe out. I have a mind to
weep, but am prevented from shedding
my tears for fear of my people.
My tearless weeping and speechless
mouth, give no indication of my inward
sorrow to any body, except my
consciousness the silent witness in my
solitude.
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ON MORAL APATHY
Ráma said:
Time after a short rest
and respite reappears
as the creator,
preserver, destroyer
and remembrancer of
all. She shows the
shapes of all things
whether good or bad,
keeping her own
nature beyond the
knowledge of all. Thus
doth time expand and
preserve and finally
dissolve all things by
way of sport.
Ráma on Time
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Santosha (contentment),