Book Title: Atma Shatakam Or Nirvan Shatakam
Author(s): Shankaracharya
Publisher: B L Institute

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________________ 4 Oh Lord of the world! You have given nothing to anyone, you have taken nothing from anyone.... and yet your great pomp and glory ( 85 ) is supreme. Those who are truly wise and learned, their abilities are of a very high order and very rare (szycê ). Oh Lord! @thers could not gain the supreme state by giving even their body to others (The Lord Buddha is reported to have put his own body out of compassion in front of a hungry lioness!), while this supreme state (350) came automatically to your feet because of your detachment. Oh Lord of the three worlds! You are harsh to the enemies of desires and aversions etc.... and you are tender and compassionate towards all living creatures. These remarkably strong qualities in you have led you to this great kingdom of Dharma that you have reached. 7 Oh Deva of all the Devas! Others show many states as full of defects, but the same in you are seen as great qualities. If what I praise you for is untrue, then the citizens of this world will vouch for me. Explanation: If someone harms us, to remain quiet is considered cowardice - thus forgiveness (89217 ) is shown as a defect by others. While Lord, you have shown that to destroy the enemy that is anger, forgiveness is the tool parexcellence in the So our Lord leads a life ..6

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