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Hari replied:
"He who sees in all beings the existence of Bhagavat as in his
own self, and sees all beings in the Bhagavat within himself is the
highest Bhagavata.
He who bears love towards fsvara friendship towards his de-
pendents, kindness toward the ignorant, and indifference towards his
enemies belongs to the next class of Bhagavatas.
He who worships an image as Hari with faith, but has no regard
for Bhaktas and for other beings is only a beginner as a Bhakta.
The highest Bhagavata perceives the objects with his senses,
but does not feel either aversion or pleasure. He looks upon the
universe as the Maya of Vishnu.
By constant meditation on Hari, he is not affected by the chan-
ges of life. Desires have no place in his mind, so devoted is he to
Vasudeva.
He is the favourite of Hari, who does not take pride in his birth,
Karma, caste or Asrama.
The highest Bhagavata does not know " Mine " and " Thine,"
either in wealth or in body. He looks upon all beings with equal eyes,
His mind is always at peace.
Even for the sake of all the three Lokas, the Vaishnava will
not for a moment forget the lotus feet of Bhagavat.
And more, he is the greatest of all Bhagavatas, to whose
heart Hari is bound down by the tie of Love."
III. Nimi asked: "What is then this MdyA of the Supreme
Lord?"
Antariksha replied:
"Maya of Bhagavat is that which causes the creation, preserva*
tion and dissolution of this universe."
IV. Nimi asked: "How can one whose mind is not controlled
and who is of dull understanding easily cross over this Mdyd?
Prabuddha replied:
"Have recourse to a Guru, who knows the Truth and is fixed
in the supreme. Learn the duties of Bhagavatas from him. Practise
non-attachment, keep company with Sadhus. Be kind to your in-
feriors, friendly to your equals and respectful to your superiors.
Keep your body and mind pure. Regulate your life by fixed rules.
Have forgiveness. Do not talk idly. Read the sacred books. Be
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