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VICHAR MALA.
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BOOK VIII.
The subject of the present treatise is introduced by the author in the opening verse :
Cognition of non-element i. e. Self, Produced felicity in the pupil or not ; For examining him, the professor Treats on kindacss.
Whether cognition of the secondless Reality Brahmawhich is no element-produced felicity in the heart of the pupil, or not, the professor with a view of removing his doubts about it, kindly does he address. But as it is apt to create misapprehension, for the ascertainmeut of the indication of transcendeutal phrases "That art Thou” etc., is sure to lead to the experience of felicity hence where is the cause of the Guru's doubting about it? To clear this, it is said, as in a tender thorn there is no possibility of its causing pain by piercing the flesh, for it is too green ; but it is quite possible of judging its nature ; so from once hearing the transcendental phrases explained, it is quite possible for doubts to remain in the knowledge of Self produced from them, and there can be no perception of felicity. No dispute needs be arraigned against what has been said.
From his own practice minimized, does he judge His pupil, whether he has been benefited by his
instruction. That is to say, a the sophist has no inclination or desire, and by his practice shows his interdiction for all desires ; he now judges his pripil by this standard to sce how much of de
