CHAPTER X. Descension of Knowledge.
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Valmiki and Mitra, Viharilala
40. Now shut thy heart against the world, and proceed to the land of Bharata on the surface of the earth for the good of mankind.
41. There employ thyself to ceremonial duties to the best of thy knowledge; and advise others to ritual acts in their proper order (of exoteric faith).
42. But such as are disgusted (with the world) in their hearts, and are rational with their elevated understandings, are to be counseled to esoteric knowledge which confers true felicity (to man).
43. Being thus appointed by him who was born in the lotus, I continue to abide herein throughout the succession of beings. (i.e. for ages).
44. I have no duty to perform here, but live while I have to live free from all cares. I do my acts always with as tranquil a mind as it were in a state of sleep; I do my works with the body; but I do nothing here with my soul (which is fixed in God).