LalithA SahasranAma [142] niskAma

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niskAma : without desire.

 

This refutes the theory of those who hold, according to the

Upanisads that the Lord's will is eternal and thought also. The Devi

BhAg. Pr. says," when her wishes are all fulfilled nothing remains

for her to desire." The Sruti [br. Up., II. 3.6] says, "The Atman is

[defined] by not this, not this"; [V.I.I] "that is filled, this is

filled." The other Srutis which treat of qualities [gunas] relate to

upAdhs [attributes].

 

BhAskararAya's commentary

Translated into English by R. Ananthakrishna Sastry