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 but in acts, external, internal, or intermediate, if well performed, the sage trembles not. 7. Through the Rik-verses he arrives at this world, through the Yagus-verses at the sky, through the Sâman-verses at that which the poets teach,— he arrives at this by means of the Onkâra; the wise arrives at that which is at rest, free from decay, from death, from fear,— the Highest."

SIXTH QUESTION

1. Then Sukesas Bhâradvâga asked him, saying: "Sir, Hiranyanâbha, the prince of Kosalâ, came to me and asked this question: Do you know the person of sixteen parts, O Bhâradvâga? I said to the prince: I do not know him; if I knew him, how should I not tell you? Surely, he who speaks what is untrue withers away to the very root; therefore I will not say what is untrue. Then he mounted his chariot and went away silently. Now I ask you, where is that person?" 2. He replied: "Friend, that person is here within the body, he in whom these sixteen parts arise. 3. He reflected: What is it by whose departure I shall depart, and by whose staying I shall stay? 4. He sent forth (created) Prâna (spirit) ; from