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Prajna, like a lion, conquers the pride of the intoxicated elephant herd, just as a lion conquers a deer. ||31||
Even a king, who has attained Prajna, becomes worthy of heaven and liberation. This is evident in the wise. ||32||
The arrogant and self-opinionated do not conquer. Only those who are valiant and fearless conquer. ||33||
Prajna is like a Chintamani gem, which is hidden in the treasury of the wise. It grants the desired fruit, just as a wish-fulfilling tree grants wishes. ||34||
The noble one crosses the ocean of samsara, while the ignorant one drowns. The educated one attains liberation, while the uneducated one wanders aimlessly. ||35||
When intellect is properly applied, it leads to liberation. When it is not properly applied, it leads to bondage. Like a ship without a rudder, a person wanders aimlessly in the ocean of samsara. ||36||
The wise are not disturbed by the waves of praise or blame, like a warrior who is well-armed. ||37||
The true nature of the world is seen only through right knowledge. With right knowledge, neither misfortune nor prosperity can affect one. ||38||
The ignorant soul is enveloped in the darkness of ignorance. The cloud of egotism is dispelled by the wind of Prajna. ||39||
Upasama - 40, The greatness of Prashanta.