Vivekachoodaamani

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56. Neither by the practice of Yoga or of Samkhya philosophy, nor by

good works, nor by learning, does liberation come; but only through

the realization that Atman and Brahman are one – in no other way.

 

58. Erudition, well articulated speech, a wealth of words and skill

in expounding the scriptures – these give pleasure to the learned but

they do not bring liberation.

 

59. Study of the scriptures is fruitless as long as Brahman has not

been experienced. And when Brahman has been experienced, it is

useless to read the scriptures.

 

61. When a man has been bitten by the snake of ignorance he can only

be cured by the realization of Brahman. Of what use are the Vedas and

scriptures, charms or herbs?

 

65. A buried treasure is not uncovered by merely uttering the

words : "come forth". You must follow the right directions, dig,

remove the stones and earth from above it and then make it your own.

In the same way the pure truth of the atman which is buried under

maya and the effects of maya can be reached by meditation,

contemplation and other spiritual disciplines such as a knower of

Brahman can prescribe – but never by subtle arguments.

 

69. Of the steps to liberation, the first is declared to be complete

detachment from all things which are non-eternal. Then comes the

practice of tranquility, self-control and forbearance. And then the

entire giving up of all actions which are done from personal, selfish

desire.

 

81. A spoilt intellect will try to go through the path of the objects

of the senses and dies at every step.

 

82. If you have desire for liberation give up like poison from a long

distance the objects of the senses and take to contentment, kindness,

forgiveness, straightforwardness and peace.