Some Sakhins say that even the place next to that of the aforesaid is not to be desired as that of those who have secured tranquility of mind; and this is said in Shruti.

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42. Some Sakhins say that even the place next to that of the aforesaid is not to be desired as that of those who have secured tranquility of mind; and this is said in Shruti.

Some (Sakhins read texts to the effect) that even the rank of those that are next to the gods, viz., Gandharvas etc., is not to be desired, just as the rank of any of the Rishis is not to be desired, that have secured tranquility of mind by the subjugation of their passions; and this is Said in the Indradyumna Shruti thus: “Now just as it is not right to desire to be any one of the Rishis or Prajapatis, so also it is not right to desire to be any one of the Gandharvas, Vidyadharas and Siddhas” And the Brihat Samhita says: “He should not desire the qualities of the gods; whence could he desire the qualities of Hari? Nor should he desire at all those of the Prajapatis, Rishis, Gandharvas and others. But this prohibition is only in the case of the particular place of particular Rishis and others. On the other hand there is no objection to desiring generally to become enlightened like a Rishi.” To indicate this point of difference, the expression, “Some Sakhins” is used in the aphorism.

43. But beyond that there is no objection in either case, (as seen) from, Smriti and (Shruti) containing the rule of conduct.

There is no falling of the individual on account of the desire or the absence of desire for good things other than the authority and position of the gods, Gandharvas, etc. For the Smriti says: “He who desires the place of the gods and Gandharvas shall certainly fall (down); but by desiring any other thing that is good he shall not fall; for there is no prohibition to it (such a desire). The text that expresses the rule of conduct is as follows: “There is only variety in desires; and absence of desires is not to be seen anywhere (in any body). Hence one should eschew prohibited desires; then he is said to be free from desires.”

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