The Bhagavadgîtâ, with the Sanatsugâtîya and the Anugîtâ — SBE Vol. 8 (trans. K. T. Telang, 1882)
The translator’s English as printed (K. T. Telang). The original-language text is not held; names are romanised as the translator printed them.
senses, &c. The comparison appears to mean that the feelings of desire &c. are, like the life-winds, unconnected with the self, though associated with it, and are both alike manifestations of nature.
1 Nîlakaṇṭha compares Bṛihadaraṇyaka, p. 770. Arguna Misra has a different reading, meaning ‘liable (to be subjugated).’ ? The plural, which is in the original, is unusual. The various aspects of the ‘result’ stated in p. 288, note 7, being looked at separately, are described as ‘natures,’ like the leaves of a lotus, which in their ensemble make one lotus.
8 Lalita Vistara, p. 2, and p. 64 supra.
4 The figure seems to be somewhat like that at Gita, p. 82, about the atmosphere and space, which latter remains untainted by the former. Looking on various natures, i.e. as distinct from the self.
5 Viz. the remaining untainted.
5 Le. with water, preparatory to its being offered up for the sacrifice.
senses, &c. The comparison appears to mean that the feelings of desire &c. are, like the life-winds, unconnected with the self, though associated with it, and are both alike manifestations of nature.
1 Nîlakaṇṭha compares Bṛihadaraṇyaka, p. 770. Arjuna Misra reads this differently, with the meaning 'liable (to be subjugated).' The plural found in the original is unusual. The various aspects of the 'result' stated in p. 288, note 7, each viewed separately, are described as 'natures,' like the petals of a lotus which together make up one lotus.
8 Lalita Vistara, p. 2, and p. 64 above.
4 The figure seems to be somewhat like the one at Gita, p. 82, concerning the atmosphere and space, where space remains untainted by the atmosphere. Looking on various natures means looking on them as distinct from the self.
5 That is, the remaining untainted.
5 I.e. with water, preparatory to its being offered up for the sacrifice.