VML-1/12/02

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Here is another passage which shows the different states of

realization. " In the heaven of the forefathers, as a man sees things

in a dream, so the Real Truth is seen. " As in dreams we see things

hazy and not so distinct, so we see the Reality there. There is

another heaven called the Gandharva, in which it is still less clear;

as a man sees his own reflection in the water, so is the Reality seen

there. The highest heaven of which the Hindus conceive is called the

Brahmaloka; and in this, the Truth is seen much more clearly, like

light and shade, but not yet quite distinctly. But as a man sees his

own face in a mirror, perfect, distinct, and clear, so is Truth

shining in the soul of man.