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BHAGAVADGITA.
and assiduous, it can be obtained through (proper) expedients.
Arguna said: What is the end of him, O Krishna! who does not attain the consummation of his devotion, being not assiduous', and having a mind shaken off from devotion, (though) full of faith? Does he, fallen from both (paths) go to ruin like a broken cloud, being, O you of mighty arms! without support, and deluded on the path (leading) to the Brahman? Be pleased, O Krishna ! to entirely destroy this doubt of mine, for none else than you can destroy this doubt.
The Deity said: O son of Prithà! neither in this world nor the next, is ruin for him; for, O dear friend! none who performs good (deeds) comes to an evil end. He who is fallen from devotion attains the worlds of those who perform meritorious acts, dwells (there) for many a year, and is afterwards born into a family of holy and illustrious : men. Or he is even born into a family of talented devotees; for such a birth as that in this world is more difficult to obtain. There he comes into contact with the knowledge which belonged to him in his former body, and then again, O descendant of Kuru! he works for perfection. For even though reluctanto, he is led away by the
Cf. p. 73 infra. · The path to heaven, and that to final emancipation. 3.Kings or emperors,' says Madhusodana. • I. e. final emancipation.
"As Arguna himself,' says MadhusQdana, 'receives instruction in knowledge, though he comes to the battle-field without any such object; hence it was said before, “nothing is here abortive.”' See p. 47.
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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 |