History and Doctrines of the Ajivikas: A Vanished Indian Religion c21.s3.4

c21.s3.4

“Some babble that the universe is produced by Fate, saying ‘Destiny is everywhere the stronger’, (as in) such (verses) as :— “ ‘For what reason does a man obtain that thing which he must obtain? Inevitable Fate! Therefore I do not grieve or despair. That (destiny) which is ours is not that of others. “ ‘Fate suddenly, bringing what is desired even from another continent, even from the midst of ocean, even from the end of (the world in any) direction, makes (it appear) before one’s face. “ ‘According to one’s destiny so is one’s intellect successful, so is one’s resolution, so are one’s companions.’ ” 2