Book 6 - Adhyaya 6

हिन्दी अर्थ

हुई अपनी इन्द्रियोंको रोककर अपने चित्तकी अनुगामिनी

English

of attaining him, is eníttled Brahma. From study let a man proceed to meditation and from meditation to study ; by perfection in both supreme spirit becomes manifest. Study is one eye wherewith to behold it and meditation is the other: he who is identical with Brahma sees not with the eye of flesh.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उसके वशीभूत हो जाती हैं। इन्द्रियोंको वशमें किये बिना कोई योगी योग-साधन नहीं कर सकता

English

MAU'REYA said :— Revered preceptor, I am dcsirous to koow what is meant by the term Yoga, by understanding which I may behold the supreme being, the upholder of the

हिन्दी अर्थ

करके चित्तको उसके शुभ आश्रयमें स्थित करे

English

PARASARA :— I will repeat to you, Maitreya, the ex- planation formerly given by Kesidhwaja to the high-minded Khandikya also called Janaka.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उभयात्मिका तथेवान्या त्रिविधा भावभावना॥ ४९ बोधाधिकारयुक्तेषु विद्याता भावभावना॥ ५१ खाण्डिक्य बोले--हे महाभाग! यह बतलाइये हो जाते हैं वह चित्तका शुभाश्रय क्‍या है?

English

MAITREYA: Tell me, first, Brahman, who Khándikya vvas, and who was Kesidhwaja ; and how it happened that a conr versation relating to the practice of Yoga occurred between

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर-रूपसे स्वभावसे ही दो प्रकारका है

English

PARASARA. There was Janaka named Dharmadhwaja who had two sons Amitadhwaja and Kritadhwaja; and the latter was a king ever devoted to the existent supreme spirit ; his son was the celebrated Kesidhwaja. Tlie son of Amita- dhwaja was Janaka called Khandikya. Khindikya was diligent and celebrated on earth for pious observances. Kesidhwaja on the other hand was gifted with spiritual know- ledge. These two were engaged in hostilities and Khin- dikyá was driven from his priniipalhy by Kesidhwaja. Ex- pelled frora his domínioAs he wandered with a few followers, his priest and his counsrllors, amidst woods and mountijns where destitute of true wisdom, hé performed many sacrifices

हिन्दी अर्थ

नामसे तीन प्रकारकी भावनाएँ हैं

English

expecting thereby to obtasn divine truth and to escape from death by ignorance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्मभावना, दूसरी ब्रह्मभावना और तीसरी उभयात्मिकाभावना कहलाती है। इस प्रकार ये त्रिविध

English

Once on a time, while Kesidlnvaja, the best of those who are skilled in devotion, was engafed in devout practices a fierce tiger slew his milch cow in the lonely forest. When the Raja heard that the covv had been killed fce asked the ministering priests vvhat sort of penance would expatiate the crime They said that they did not know and referred him to Kaseru. And consulted by the king Kaseru told him that he did not knovv and Sunaka vvould be able to tell him. Accordingly the Raja went to Sunaka ; but he aaid t00 . "lam as unable, great king, to ansvver your ques- tion as Kaseru has been ; there is no one on earth who can g ive you the information except your enemy Khandikya, whom you have vanquished."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सनन्दनादि मुनिजन ब्रह्मभावनासे

English

Being thus accosted Kesidhwaja said :— " I will go then and. pay a visit to my enemy ; no matter, if he kill me, for I shall then obtain the revvard that attends, being slain in a holy cause ; whereas if on the other hand he tells me what penance to perform then my sacrifice will be unimpaired in efficacy." Accordingly he ascended his car, having clothed himself in the deerskin and vvent to the forest where the wise Khandikya lived. When Khandftya saw hiin approach hU eyes reddened vvilh ire and. lie took up his bow and said to him " You have armed yoursejf vvith deerskin to bring ahout my destruction thinking that iö. such .a.dress. yeu.wiH be safe from me ; but fool, the deer upon whose backs this skin is seen are slain by you and me with sharp, arrows>, so I will slay you ; you sliall not go ftee whilst I iam living. You aj-e an unprincipled feloh', who have robhed me oí my. kíng- dom- and áre deservipj*' of death.',' To.this Kesidhwaja repHed : "1 have come here Khíudikya,. to.cwwult yw about my. doubts and not witb anyho©tile ÍBtentiOn 5 lay aside tbetefore bqth your arrow and anger." TliMs* adduessed K^ijíodikya letired for a while, wjth bií CWHiseHon, aná; h*

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे राजनू ! जबतक विशेष ज्ञानके हेतु कर्म क्षीण नहीं होते तभीतक अहंकारादि भेदके कारण भिन्‍नता प्रतीत होती है

English

priest and :on9ulted with thém what course to ádopt. They strongly urgedhim to slay Kesidhwaja who was in his graap and by whose death be would again become the moiiarch of the whole world. KháKdikya replied to thert : " It is un- doubtedly true that by such an act I would become the monatch of the whole vrorld but he would thereby conquef the next world : whilst the earth would be miné. And if I do not slay him I shal! conquer thc world to come and leave him- this earth. It appears to me that this world is not so mttch valuable as the next : for the subjugation of the next world continues for ever while the conquest over this is but temporary. I will therefore not kill him but tell him what he wishcs to know."

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिसमें सम्पूर्ण भेद शान्त हो जाते हैं, जो सत्तामात्र और वाणीका अविषय

English

Coming accordiiiRly to Kesidhwajn, KhSndikya asked him to ptopose his- question which he promiscd tö answef. And Kesidhwaja related to him what Ivad taken place, that death of the cow and desired to know what penance he shoutd per- form. Kesidhwaja, in reply, explained to> bim fully tlie ex- piation that was suited to the óccasiofr ; and ttoért w'ith his permission Kesidhwaja returned to the plafees of sacrifice and regularly fulfilkd every necessary act Having éotn- pleted the ceremony with its suplementary rites Kesidhwaja accomplished all his .objects : but he then reflected thus "The priests whom I invited to attend have all been duly honouredj all those who had any request to make have been pleased with my complying with their desires; all that is þroper for this world,. has bf en effected' by me ; why then my mind should feel as if my duty had been unfulfilled." Think- ing this he remembered that he had not presented to Khandi- kya the gift that it is proper to offer to a spiritual preCeptor alnd' mounting his cliariöt he írntnediately stártéd fof the dewse fbrest where the sage resid'ed. Upon hfs reappeárance Bhftndíkya: töok" up íiis «rms tö slay him ; buf Késidhwájá excltfimed "forbear, venerable snge;" i ríave riot come* hitlier t"8id^reyóu;thfow offyour wrattt, Kllánálkya, toów thát

हिन्दी अर्थ

वही परमात्मा विष्णुका अरूप नामक परम रूप है, जो उनके विश्वरूपसे विलक्षण

English

I have come here to offer you that present which is due to you as my instructor. Through your lesson I bave fully completed my sacrifice and I am therefore desirous to give you a gift. Demand what it shall bt>."

हिन्दी अर्थ

रूपका चिन्तन नहीं कर सकते, इसलिये उन्हें श्रीहरिके विश्वमय स्थूल रूपका ही चिन्तन करना चाहिये

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

पर्यन्त उनके कारण तथा चेतन, अचेतन, एक, दो

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

जगतामुपकाराय न सा कर्मनिमित्तजा।

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे राजन्! इस अविद्या-शक्तिसे आवृत होकर सांसारिक कष्ट भोगा करती है

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्राणियोंमें तारतम्यसे दिखलायी देती है

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

स्थावरोंसे अधिक सरीसृपादिमें और उनसे अधिक पफक्षियोंमें

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

पक्षियोंसे मृगोंमें और मृगोंसे पशुओंमें वह

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

शक्तिका विशेष प्रकाश है॥६६-६७॥ है राजन! ये आकाशके समान उनकी शक्तिसे व्याप्त हैं

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

(आकारहीन) रूप है, जिसका योगिजन ध्यान करते हैं और जिसे बुधजन 'सत्” कहकर पुकारते हैं

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे नरेश! भगवान्का वही रूप अपनी लीलासे देव,

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

इन रूपोंमें अप्रमेय भगवान्की जो व्यापक एवं अव्याहत चेष्टा होती है वह संसारके उपकारके लिये ही होती है, कर्मजन्य नहीं होती

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

विश्वरूपके उस सर्वपापनाशक रूपका ही चिन्तन करना

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

जिस प्रकार वायुसहित अग्नि ऊँची ज्वालाओंसे युक्त होकर शुष्क तृणसमूहको जला डालता समस्त पाप नष्ट कर देते हैं

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे राजन् ! तीनों भावनाओंसे अतीत भगवान् विष्णु ही योगिजनोंकी मुक्तिके लिये उनके स्वत: चंचल तथा किसी अनूठे विषयमें स्थिर रहनेवाले चित्तके शुभ आश्रय हैं

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे पुरुषसिंह! इसके अतिरिक्त मनके आश्रयभूत जो किरीटहारकेयूरकटकादिविभूषितम्ू ॥ ८४ वरदाभयहस्तं॑ च मुद्रिकारलभूषितम्॥ ८५ किरीटकेयूरमुखर्भूषणे रहित॑ स्मरेत्॥ ८९

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे नरेन्द्र! धारणा बिना किसी आधारके नहीं हो सकती; इसलिये भगवान्के जिस मूर्तरूपका जिस प्रकार ध्यान करना चाहिये, वह सुनो

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

और कमलदलके समान सुन्दर नेत्रोंवाले हैं, सुन्दर कपोल और विशाल भालसे अत्यन्त सुशोभित हैं तथा अपने सुन्दर कानोंमें मनोहर कुण्डल पहने हुए हैं, जिनकी ग्रीवा सुशोभित है, जो तरंगाकार त्रिवली तथा नीची नाभिवाले

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

किरीट, केयूरादि आभूषणोंसे रहित रूपका स्मरण

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदनन्तर विज्ञ पुरुष अपने चित्तमें एक करे और फिर सम्पूर्ण अवयवोंको छोड़कर केवल

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

3 नंमं कम मनन नमन न कक नमक जप 8 या . ,मड गन समा वनकनम आर कक 3 9 न मकर कान कक न न मल ला लक लक विभेदजनकेऊज्ञाने नाशमात्यन्तिकं गते। हे राजन्! जिसमें परमेश्वरके रूपकी ही प्रतीति होती है, ऐसी जो विषयान्तरकी स्पृहासे रहित एक अनवरत

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

किया जाता है उसे ही समाधि कहते हैं

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

एकमात्र आत्मा ही प्रापणीय (वहाँतक पहुँचनेवाला) है

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

वह विज्ञान कृतकृत्य होकर निवृत्त हो जाता है

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

उस समय यह भगवद्भावसे भरकर परमात्मासे अभिन्न हो जाता है। इसका भेद-ज्ञान तो अज्ञानजन्य ही है

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुसार मैंने संक्षेप और विस्तारसे योगका वर्णन किया; अब मैं तुम्हारा और क्या कार्य करूँ ?2

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

खाण्डिक्य बोले---आपने इस महायोगका वर्णन करके मेरा सभी कार्य कर दिया, क्योंकि आपके उपदेशसे

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

मैंने जो 'मेरा' कहा यह भी असत्य ही है, अन्यथा ज्ञेय वस्तुको जाननेवाले तो यह भी नहीं कह सकते

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

'मैं' और ' मेरा' ऐसी बुद्धि और इनका व्यवहार भी अविद्या ही है, परमार्थ तो कहने-सुननेकी बात नहीं है क्योंकि वह

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे केशिध्वज! आपने इस कुछ कर दिया, अब आप सुखपूर्वक पधारिये

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

यथोचित पूजित हो राजा केशिध्वज अपने नगरमें

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

तथा खाण्डिक्य भी अपने पुत्रको लिये निर्जन वनको चले गये

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

अपने पुत्रको बनाया। क्षय करते हुए समस्त विषय भोगते रहे। उन्होंने फलकी

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे मैत्रेय ! मैंने तुम्हें सुननेके मैं उसका तुमसे वर्णन करूँगा॥ ३-४॥

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे मुने! आपकी कृपासे मेरे खत कल है हो गया तथा मुझे संसारकी उत्पत्ति, स्थिति और

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

हे द्विज! आपकी कृपासे मैं, जो जानना

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

वर्णधर्मादयो धर्मा विदिता यदशेषत:॥ ९ पावकैर्वसुभि: साध्येविश्वेदेवादिभि: सुरै ॥ २२ पूछना नहीं है॥ ९-१० ॥ है गुरो! मैंने आपको जो इस सम्पूर्ण पुराणके कथन करनेका कष्ट दिया है, उसके

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

श्रीपराशरजी बोले--हे मुने! मैंने तुमको जो यह वेदसम्मत पुराण सुनाया है इसके श्रवणमात्रसे

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-

हिन्दी अर्थ

वंश, मन्वन्तर और वंशोंके चरित--इन सभीका

English

Having once more consulted his counsellors, Khandikya told them the purpose of his rival's visit and asked them what he should demand. His friends recommended him to take back his whole kingdom for prudent men acquire them with- out conflicting hosts. The king Khándikya reflecting laugh- ed and said to them " Why should a person like me, be de- sirous of a temporary earthly kingdom ? Indeed you are very good advisers as regards the present worldly affairs — but you are undoubtedly ignorant of the life to come." Say- ing this he returned to Kesidhwaja and said to bim "Is it true that you wish to make me a gift as to your preceptor ? " Indeed I do" answered Kesidhwaja. Whereto Khandikya replied "Then, as it is known that you are learned in the spirítual learning that teaches the doctrine of the soul, if you will communicate that knowledge unto me you will have dis- charged your debt to your preceptor. Communicate unto me what acts are efficacious for tlie alleviation of human suffer-