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VICHAR MALA.
says:-"Whom no words can express and "whom the mind cannot conceive."
Thus does the worshipful preceptor Disclose the seven 'grounds' of knowledge. Says Anath, who, with earnest attertion Discriminates them, knows Self.
One who discriminates the seven grounds of knowledge, thoroughly analyzes them, disclosed as they are by the professor, and concentrates his attention to the purpose, has no more any difficulty to ascertain the real vature of Self. So says Anathdasjee.
This third book removes all repentance From one, and after having discovered The seven grounds of knowledge he Becomes a theosophist* himself.
* I have used the word “theosophist” for the Sanskrit "Sunt;' and for "Sat sang' companionship with him, and sometimes, sorving a preceptor. This should create në surprise, inasmuch us such service can only propitiate a Guru, when he favors his pupil with the requisito instruction. Service is everywhero laid down as an important item in the preliminary stage, when enquiring after Self-knowledge; and as these preceptors have forsaken everything, no money or other inducement can tempt them to impart the hidden knowledge. They are pleased with service, and a pupil so pleasing his professor, abides his time when through his kindness succeeds in his desire.
