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The Ascertainment of the Fully Enlightened Being

(Chapter 20)

Chapter 20: Vidya Gita — Song of Knowledge

Chapter Quiz

Verse 1

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Here, I will narrate to you what happened in ancient times. Listen, long ago, in the assembly of Brahma, in the very pure highest realm.

Verse 2

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A discussion of knowledge took place, with subtle and deeper deliberation. Present were Sanaka and others, Vasistha, Pulastya, Pulaha, and Kratu.

Verse 3

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Present were Bhrigu, Atri, Angiras, Praceta, Narada, Cyavana, Vamadeva, Visvamitra, and Gautama.

Verse 4

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Present were Sukra, Parashara, Vyasa, Kanva, Kashyapa, Daksha, Sumantu, Shankha, Likhita, and Devala.

Verse 5

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Thus, other groups of sages and the best among royal sages all gathered there in the grand assembly of Brahma.

Verse 6

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The deliberation was performed very intensely, with subtle explanations. The sages there asked Brahma.

Verse 7

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O Lord, we knowers of the highest and the lowest in the world see various states of the enlightened ones due to differences in nature.

Verse 8

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Some are always absorbed in samadhi, some are engaged in deliberation, others are immersed in devotion, and others still rest on imperishable actions.

Verse 9

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But some are engrossed in worldly dealings, like outward-facing men. Among them, who is better? This you should tell us.

Verse 10

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We know our own standpoint to be better, O Lord. Thus asked, Brahma said, thinking of their unsettled minds.

Verse 11

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O great sages, I do not know this entirely. Therefore, the omniscient Supreme Lord would know this matter.

Verse 12

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Let us go there to ask, thus having said, he went there with them, meeting the Lord of Lords, they united with Vishnu.

Verse 13

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Brahma, the creator of the world, asked that question of the chief sages. Having heard the question, Shiva, knowing the intention of Brahma's mind.

Verse 14

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Thinking of the unsettled minds of the sages, the god thought, "Even if I say something here, it would indeed be useless."

Verse 15

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Thinking that the sages, filled with disbelief, would know due to their own standpoint, Maheshwara, the Lord of Lords, replied.

Verse 16

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Listen, O sages, I do not even know this clearly. Therefore, let us meditate on the divine knowledge, the Supreme Goddess.

Verse 17

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By her grace, we will know even the hidden meaning thereafter. Thus spoken, all the sages, along with Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Verse 18

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They meditated on the knowledge of Maheshani, Tripura, embodying consciousness. Thus, all meditated upon Tripura, embodying consciousness.

Verse 19

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The Supreme, composed of consciousness and space, composed of sound, appeared. There was a deep sound like that of thunder in the sky.

Verse 20

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Let the sages speak, what did you meditate upon and quickly desire? Indeed, for some of my devotees, the desired does not fail.

Key Takeaways & AI Summary

This chapter explores the profound teachings of The Ascertainment of the Fully Enlightened Being. It includes 139 verses detailing core themes like "", "", "".A sacred Shakta text revealing the supreme mystery of Tripura (the Divine Mother) — a dialogue between Dattatreya and Parashurama on consciousness, creation, and liberation.