54. As there is no human power to the left on the right, or fix the feet on the head; so there is no possibility to alter the decree of fate.
55. The knowledge of the science of astrology, serves only to acquaint us with the events of our fate; but there is nothing in it, that can help us to counteract the shafts of adverse fortune.
56. Therefore those men are blest, who with their knowledge of sovran predestination are still employed in their present duties; and who after the death and burning of their bodies, rest in the eternal repose of Brahma in their consciousness.
CHAPTER CLVI.
Expostulation of Sindhu by his Minister.
Argument:—The aerial spirit of the Huntsman is reborn on Earth as prince Sindhu, who kills Vidúratha, and is remonstrated by his Minister.
The Huntsman said:—Tell me Sir, what will then become of my soul in its aerial position, and of my body in its situation on earth.
2. The sage replied:—Hear me attentively to tell you, about what is to become of your lost body on earth, as also of your living soul sustained in the air.
3. The body being subducted from thy whole self, thy soul will assume an aerial form, and will remain in empty air, united with its vital breath.
4. In that airy particle of your soul, you will find the surface of the earth, situated in the recess of your mind; and you will behold it as clearly, as you view the world in your dream.
5. Then from the inward desire of your heart, you will see in the amplitude of your mind, that you have become the sovereign lord of this wide extended globe.