39. The way that is established by the Vedas, and received by the general assent of wisemen; is to be acknowledged, as the right path leading to sure success (vox populi vox dei).
40. He who adheres steadily to his own purpose, by utter disregard of all other objects in his view; is said to be firmly fixed to his point, and is sure to reap his success at the end.
41. Everything appears to one in the same light, as he is accustomed to view and take it for; and whether this object of his faith is a true or false one, it appears just the same to any body as he is wont to believe it.
42. This is the conclusion of your question, as I have determined and delivered to you; now be quick and walk your way with perfect ease of your mind, health of your body and agility of your limbs.
CHAPTER CCXI.
Lecture on transcendent Truth.
Argument:—Relation of Brahma as the all-pervading spirit, and of the means of the presentation of spiritual being before one.
Vasishtha resumed:—As I was sitting relating these things to the prince, he honoured me with his obeisance; and then thinking I had dispensed my task to him, rose up to proceed on my aerial journey (from the Ilávrita-Varsha of Kushadwípa).
2. Thus I have related unto you this day, O most intelligent Ráma, regarding the omnipresence of the Divine spirit; keep this vacuous view of Brahma before your sight, and proceed everywhere with the peace of your mind (as you are ever living and moving in the Lord).
3. Know all this to be Brahma itself, and a nameless and unsubstantial void only; it is something unborn and increate, all calm and quiet, and with out its beginning, middle and end. (It is infinity in space and eternity in duration).
4. It is said to be the reflexion of the intellect, and named as Brahma from its immensity, it is termed the most transcendent, and something without any designation at all.