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## Seventh Chapter
**161**
Then, with the thorn of desire and the armor of conquered senses protecting him, Dashaanan, free from the defects of meditation, diligently meditated on the mantra. ||312||
If a great soul desires to enter meditation, then, for protection, he should immediately sever the eight karmas. ||313||
Meanwhile, thousands of embodied Vidyaas, with folded hands, stood before Dashaanan, becoming his. ||314||
Before the count of mantra recitations was complete, all the Vidyaas became his. This is certain, for what cannot be attained with firm determination? ||315||
Firm determination is also attained through the brilliance of past karma. Indeed, it is karma that creates obstacles and experiences of suffering. ||316||
A being without virtue cannot attain the three jewels, the fruit of right knowledge, the knowledge of names, or the three treasures, even if he gives charity at the right time, to the right recipient, and in the right place, or if his lifespan is about to end. ||317||
For some, Vidyaas are attained in ten years, for some in a month, and for some in a moment, all due to the influence of karma. ||318||
Even if a being sleeps on the earth, renounces food for a long time, immerses himself in water day and night, falls from the top of a mountain, and even dies, he cannot achieve his desires if he is devoid of virtue. ||319-320||
Those who have performed good deeds in past lives attain Siddhi effortlessly. Practices like austerities are merely instruments. But those who have not performed good deeds in past lives die in vain, their lives are meaningless. ||319-320||
Therefore, a human being should serve the Acharya with utmost respect and always accumulate virtue, for how can Siddhi be attained without virtue? ||322||
Gautama Swami says, "O Shrenik! See the power of virtue! Even though Dashaanan, with his great mind, did not have the full time, he still attained the Siddhi of Vidyaas." ||323||
Now, I will briefly mention the names of the Vidyaas. These names are derived from their meaning and power, and are commonly used. O Shrenik! Listen with an attentive mind. ||324||
Sंचारिणी, कामदायिनी, कामगामिनी, दुर्निवारा, जगत्कम्पा, प्रज्ञप्ति, भानुमालिनी. ||325||