The perception of Brahman) arise also front Devotion, etc.

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51. (The perception of Brahman) arise also front Devotion, etc.

The direct perception of Brahman is produced not merely by study of scripture, etc., by the grace of the preceptor, but also by means of devotion, etc., (added to them). “Whatever the preceptor who is possessed of all auspicious marks, full of wisdom and devotion to the Lord (Vishnu), graciously imparts to the pupil, does not fail to bear its intended fruit. However, it is only by virtue of devotion and other qualities, which the individual soul eternally possesses as part of his essential nature, he obtains the grace of the preceptor; hence, only from his devotion, etc., that perception arises.” Further it is said in the Narayana Tantra: “The devotion to the Lord Vishnu and the preceptor secures him the grace of the preceptor, as the virtues of tranquility, etc., do; and thereby these virtues become further developed; and by all the virtues so developed as well as by hearing, etc., the sight of Vishnu is obtained.”

52. According to the difference in the power of uninterrupted contemplation, the perception (of Brahman) also differs; and that is said (in scripture).

As there is difference in the (intensity of the) act of meditation, so there is difference in the perception (of Brahman). This is also declared in (the Kamatha Shruti thus: “Some obtain the sight within their body (self), some without; some obtain the sight of the manifestations; some see Brahman everywhere; the gods are indeed those that see Brahman everywhere and among the gods (the perception becomes more vivid and comprehensive) in the ascending order up to Brahma. The perception by others is according to their fitness, and is of such description as the preceptors may intimate.” It is also said in the Adhyatma: “By seeing the manifestations, only some obtain final release, some by the sight of the Supreme within their self and the gods by the sight every where of Brahman; and the particular differences (of fitness) are known to their preceptor who has attained perfect wisdom.”

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