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within one's self in time. He who has faith, whose senses are restrained, and who is assiduous, obtains knowledge'. Obtaining knowledge, he acquires, without delay, the highest tranquillity. He who is ignorant and devoid of faith, and whose self is full of misgivings, is ruined. Not this world, not the next, nor happiness, is for him whose self is full of misgivings. Actions, O Dhanangaya! do not fetter one who is self-possessed", who has renounced action by devotion, and who has destroyed misgivings by knowledge. Therefore, O descendant of Bharata! destroy, with the sword of knowledge, these misgivings of yours which fill your mind, and which are produced from ignorance. Engage in devotion. Arise!
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Arguna said: O Krishna ! you praise renunciation of actions and also the pursuit (of them). Tell me determinately which one of these two is superior.
The Deity said: Renunciation and pursuit of action are both instruments of happiness. But of the two, pursuit of action is superior to renunciation of action. He should be understood to be always an ascetics, who has no aversion and no desire. For, O you of mighty arms! he who is free from the pairs of opposites is easily released from (all) bonds. Children -not wise men-talk of sårkhya and yoga as dis
Suita Nipala, p. 49. • Cautious, free from heedlessness. ' I.e. One who has performed 'renunciation.'
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