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XCVIII, 2.
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19. It is not distinct from creation, and yet distinct from it in outward appearance; it annihilates and produces by turns (the world), which consists of everything that has been, that will be, and that is.
20. It is termed the light of the sidereal bodies and the enemy of darkness (ignorance), it is knowledge, it should be known, it may be understood (by meditation), it dwells in every man's heart.
21. Thus the 'field,' knowledge (or meditation), and what should be known 1 have been concisely declared ; that faithful adherent of mine who makes himself acquainted therewith, becomes united to me in spirit.
XCVIII. 1. When Vishnu had finished his speech, the goddess of the earth inclined her knees and her head before him and said:
2. 'O Bhagavat! Four (out of the five) grosser elements are receiving their support from thee, and are constantly about thee: the ether, in the form of the shell; the air, in the form of the discus; the fire, in the form of the mace; and the water, in the form of the lotus. Now I also desire to attend upon thee, in my own shape, as the ground which Bhagavat's feet tread upon.'
21. The 'field' has been discussed in XCVI, 43-97, 'knowledge' in XCVII, 1, and what should be known' in XCVII, 2-20. (Nand.)
XCVIII. 1. * Vishnu's speech is contained in Chapters II-XCVII. (Nand.)
2.1 The fifth grosser element is the earth. See XCVII, 1, note.
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| SR No. | 007671 |
| Book Title | Zend Avesta Part 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Darmesteter |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1895 |
| Total Pages | 2695 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 49 MB |