1 . Some say that liberation can be attained by resorting to !§iva. Some say, it is acquired by resorting to Vi$nu, while others (say it) by resorting to Vedhas (Brahma). From whom do you consider (that it can be acquired)
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2- All these three Lords, O leader of men, have unlimited greatness. The minds of even great Yogins get confused in this matter. What then (of an ordinary person) like me?
3. Formerly, the sages residing in theNaimisa forest, doubt¬ ed in their minds about the excellence (of Devas) and went to the world of Brahma.
4-5. At that very moment, Brahma who was humble uttered this verse: “Obeisance to that Ananta (Infinite one) whose end is not obtained as well as to Mahcsa. Let both of them always bestow favour on me (their) devotee.” Thereupon considering him (i.e. Visnu) the most excellent one, the sages went to the Milk Ocean.
6-7. There, the Lord of Yoga, on waking up spoke thus: “I salute Brahma the greatest among all living beings and Sada- siva who has the form of Brahman. Let them both be for my welfare and auspiciousness.” Thereafter, those Brahmanas who were surprised, went away (from that place).
8 -9. At Kailasa, they saw Sthanu speaking to Girija, “On the Ekadasi day let me dance and keep awake in the abode of Visttu. I am always performing penance for the sake of propitia¬ ting Hari and Brahma.” On hearing this those sages went away dejected. They said:
10-12. “Since the Lords themselves do not go beyond one another who cares for people like us who have been created by those created by those created by them. Those who speak of their status of being the most excellent, the middling and the mean one in regard to these (Lords) are speakers of untruth and sin¬ ners. Certainly they will fall into hell.” Thus decided those ascetics residing in the Naimisa forest. O leading king, this is true. This is my clear opinion too.
13-14. Thousands of Japakas (‘those who repeat the Mantras'), Vaispavas and Saivas have followed Brahma, Visnu and Sthaiju. Hence one can worship that Lord for whom one’s mind has attach¬ ment. He shall be free from sins. This is my excellent opinion.
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