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The Utility of Wisdom for Liberation

(Chapter 17)

Chapter 17: On the Uselessness of Fleeting Samadhis and the Way to Wisdom

Chapter Quiz

Verse 1

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Having heard thus from Janaka, Ashtavakra again asked the king. What he asked, I will tell you. Listen attentively, O descendant of Bhrigu.

Verse 2

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O king, you said that even in states of activity, there are subtle absorptions. Thus, tell me that clearly.

Verse 3

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In which states are those absorptions of non-conceptual consciousness? Thus asked by him, the great king then said.

Verse 4

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Listen, O sage, I will explain the absorptions in activities. When first embraced by the beloved, newly.

Verse 5

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Then, the man does not know the external or internal for a moment. He remains not overpowered by sleep. That is called absorption.

Verse 6

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When something long desired, determined as unattainable, is suddenly attained, O sage.

Verse 7

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Then, the man does not know the external or internal for a moment. He remains not overpowered by sleep. That is called absorption.

Verse 8

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Unexpectedly going somewhere, fearless with a delighted mind, if suddenly sees a tiger, etc., like death.

Verse 9

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Then, the man does not know the external or internal for a moment. He remains not overpowered by sleep. That is called absorption.

Verse 10

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When very dear, one's own son, etc., the lord in household duties, suddenly hears as dead, indeed.

Verse 11

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Then, the man does not know the external or internal for a moment. He remains not overpowered by sleep. That is called absorption.

Verse 12

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Now, I will also tell otherwise the origin of absorption. Listen, there are absorptions in between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.

Verse 13

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Seeing something at a distance with a one-pointed intellect, O sage, the mind goes into an elongated state like a leech on the blades of grass.

Verse 14

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In the body, consisting of the appearance of the body, and in the state of feeling, likewise, in between, observe the mind always in the state called non-conceptual.

Verse 15

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What is the use of many words here? Listen, O subtle examiner, in activities, the knowledge of anyone does not shine as one.

Verse 16

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This activity consists of fragmented knowledge and groups. Therefore, all philosophers indeed describe it as such.

Verse 17

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The self or intellect, divided by moments, stands in the state of non-conceptuality in the stream of those moments.

Verse 18

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O son of Kahola, know that for the knowers, there is absorption every moment. For another, absorption is like the horn of a rabbit.

Verse 19

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Having heard thus said by Janaka, the sage again asked, "O king, is absorption non-conceptual in activity?"

Verse 20

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If that is for everyone, how would there be transmigration? In deep sleep and perception, appearing inert and indistinct.

Key Takeaways & AI Summary

This chapter explores the profound teachings of The Utility of Wisdom for Liberation. It includes 116 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.