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There is no fault in removing the thorns of vikalpa (wrong perception) with the excellent thorns of shubhavikalpa (right perception). || 15 ||
The mantrika gradually removes the poison by reciting the mantras until the end of the mantra words. Similarly, the withdrawal of the mind from the country (part) is also clearly beneficial. || 16 ||
Meaning: Just as a mantrika removes poison by reciting mantra words until the end of the mantra words, similarly, the withdrawal of the mind from the country (part) is also clearly beneficial. || 16 ||
The mind, freed from the business of evil (asad) subjects, becomes attached to a substance due to its great beauty. That substance is considered to be a good support in this purification of the mind, either like the soul or like the reflection of the Supreme Soul. || 17 ||
Meaning: The mind, freed from the business of evil (asad) subjects, becomes attached to a substance due to its great beauty. That substance is considered to be a good support in this purification of the mind, either like the soul or like the reflection of the Supreme Soul. || 17 ||
Then, the thought of certainty, like a mirror, arises, reaching the end of the stages of conduct. It becomes face-to-face with the contemplation of "nothing is mine" and leads to the complete cessation of all activities. || 18 ||
Meaning: Then, the thought of certainty, like a mirror, arises, reaching the end of the stages of conduct. It becomes face-to-face with the contemplation of "nothing is mine" and leads to the complete cessation of all activities. || 18 ||