. . . .
When a man realizes
He is neither the doer nor the enjoyer,
all modifications of the mind are destroyed. 18.51

The conduct of the wise one,
which is unrestricted by motive, shines,
it being free from pretence; but
not the affected calmness of the deluded
person whose mind is attached. 18.52

The wise one who are free from mental projections,
unbound, and of unfettered intellect
may enjoy in the midst of great enjoyments
or retire into mountain caves. 18.53

There is no attachment in the heart
of a wise person whether he sees or pays homage
to a learned sage, a celestial being, a holy place,
a consort, a king or a friend. 18.54

A mystic is not in the least put out
even when humiliated by the ridicule of servants,
sons, consort, grandchildren or other persons. 18.55

Even when pleased, is not pleased ,
not suffering even when in pain.
Only those alike can know
the wonderful state of such a person. 18.56

Religious duty truly binds people to the world,
the wise one is indifferent to duties,
thus remain in the form of the void. 18.57

That of dull intellect, even without doing
anything, is ever agitated by distraction,
the skilful one even paying homage to duties
is verily unperturbed. 18.58

The person at peace calmly
will stand, happily will seat, sleep, come and go, 18.59

By the virtue of Self realization
One at home in one's very nature
remains undisturbed like a vast lake
his/hers sorrows gone. 18.60

The master gathers the fruits of stillness
even when he is busy,
it is not with the fool
whom is busy even when he is still. 18.61

The fool often spurns his possessions.
The master is no longer attached to them.
So how can he feel attraction or aversion? 18.62

The consciousness of the fool is always limited
By thinking, and not to think.
The awareness of the man who lives within,
engage in thinking by the nature of unconciousness. 18.63

The master is like a child.
All his actions are without motive.
Whatever he does, he is detached. 18.64

He is blessed.
He understands the nature of the Self.
His mind is no longer thirsty.
He is the same under all conditions,
Whatever he sees or hears,
Or smells or touches or tastes. 18.65

The master is like the sky.
He never changes.
What does the world matter to him,
the end, the means,
Or its reflection? 18.66

Blessed are those that remain
in the unconditioned state
the perfect embodiment of bliss. 18.67

What more is there to say?
The great souls know the truth.
He/she devoid of attachment is and
has no desire for "liberation". 18.68

He/she has given up the duality of the world
Which arises with the mind
And is nothing more than a name.
He/she is pure awareness.
What is there left to do? 18.69

The ones pure by nature enjoy peace,
to them the Imperceptible Self is revealed. 18.70

He/she is indifferent to the world of appearances.
So what do rules matter to him/her,
Or dispassion, renunciation, and self-control? 18.71

He/she is indifferent to relative existence
So what does he/she care for joy or sorrow,
Bondage or liberation? 18.72

Before the awakening of understanding
The illusion of the world prevails.
The master free of passion.
has no "I," no "mine,"
thus shines! 18.73

The Self is Imperishable,
free from grief, thus
where is knowledge, where the universe ? 18.74

Alas, no sooner does the man of
dull intellect, gives up practices of control,
the same very moment fell prey of desires. 18.75

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