44. Therefore conform thyself with the custom of the society in thy outward conduct; but remain indifferent to all worldly concerns in thy inward mind.
45. Remain true to thyself, by giving up thy concerns in the world; but continue to discharge all thy duties in this world by the acts of thy body. (Keep your soul to yourself, but devote your body to the service of the world).
46. Take care of the inward sorrows and bodily diseases, and the dangerous whirlpools and pitfals in the course of thy life; and do not fall into the blackhole of selfishness (meitatem), which gives the soul its greatest anguish.
47. Mind, O lotus-eyed Ráma, that you mix with nothing, nor let anything to mix with you; but be of a purely enlightened nature, and rest content in thy inward soul.
48. Think in thyself the pure and holy spirit of Brahmá, the universal soul and maker of all, the tranquil and increate All, and be happy for ever.
49. If you can rescue yourself from the great gloom of egotism, and arrive at the state of pure indifference to all objects; you will certainly become great in your mind and soul, and be the object of universal veneration.
CHAPTER XVI.
RESUSCITATION OF SUKRA.
Argument. Sukra’s Revival at the word of Yama, and his becoming the preceptor of Daityas.
Vasishtha continued:—Then the god Yama, interrupted the long lamentation of Sukra, and addressed him in words, sounding as deep as the roaring of a cloud.
2. Yama said:—Now, O Sukra! cast off thy body of the Samangá devotee, and enter this dead body in the manner of a prince entering his palace.