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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
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cellent dinner was possible. They received a grant of one coin after the dinner.
Next day, they dined at the place of the minister, then on the following day at the place of the secretaries and in due order they were invited at the place of the common citizens. Now the Brahmin couple became very uneasy as all these dishes were found tasteless in comparison with that which they dined at the place of the king.
We intend to explain to you how spiritual joy is attained. The same shall be explained to you what the learned preceptor must have realised.