Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.5128.1

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Yājña :-Just as a person can reach his destination by walking or by travelling in a chariot or by sailing in a boat, in order to secure peace for the soul, you are depending on the Upaniṣads. But although one is learned in Vedas and Āgamas, or adored by others or wealthy, or well-versed in Upaniṣads, unless one has known God—unless one acquired Brahma-jñāna—one cannot be said to be gratified. Do you know where you will go after renouncing your body? Janaka :—I do not know. Yājña :—I shall tell you. The deity of the right eye is “Inda” (light). People call it “Indra”. The deity of the left eye is Indrāṇī, the wife of Indra. Indra is eater and Indrāṇī is food. In a state of consciousness they are separated. (Then the soul is called Vaiśvānara). In a state of dream, the two are united. (Then the soul is called Taijasa). In a state of slumber, the soul is in “Prjñā” state. (Since there is no activity it is called Prājña). In the fourth or “Turīya” state, one becomes capable of transcending the other three states and to attain Parabrahman. It is a state of fearlessness transcending birth and death. The King who was pleased by this teaching dedicated the kingdom of Videha and even himself to the sage. 4) In Janaka’s court for the third time. After some years Yājñavalkya went again to Janaka’s court. At that time also there was a philosophical discussion between the King and the sage in the form of questions and answers.