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In the forest, a dwelling; wealth in poverty; a lamp in darkness; water in the desert - these are all extremely difficult to obtain. Similarly, in this Kali Yuga, the attainment of Adhyatma Shastra is rare, it is found only by a fortunate few. ||17||
One who knows the Vedas and other scriptures experiences only distress, while one who knows Adhyatma Shastra enjoys the nectar of experience. Just as a donkey carries only the burden of sandalwood, a fortunate man uses it. ||18||
Those who know other scriptures, when they give lectures, gesticulate wildly with their arms and contort their faces in acting. But those who know Adhyatma Shastra, far from distorting their limbs, speak naturally without even blinking their eyes. ||19||
Adhyatma Sara