Added to this is Infinity. The
Supreme Being, according to the Sankhya doctrine, is thus the embodiment
of the number seventeen. Thy form as conceived by the Sankhyas, i.e., thy
form as Number.
150. In cases of those that are reborn, there is always a residuum of sin
and merit for which they have, in their earthly life, to suffer and
enjoy. In the case, however, of those that have betaken themselves to a
life of renunciation the great endeavour is to exhaust this residuum.
151. i.e. that which is chewed, that which is sucked, that which is
licked, and that which is drunk.
152. All creatures are stupefied by love and affection. The great end
which the Yogins propose to themselves is to tear those bonds rising
superior to all the attractions of the flesh to effect their deliverance
or emancipation from rebirth.
153. i.e. Brahmacharin.
154. Linum usitatissimun.
155. Samsara is the world or worldly life characterised by diverse
attachments. Reflection on Hari frees one from those attachments. Or,
Samsara may mean the repeated deaths and births to which the
unemancipated soul is subject. Contemplation of the divine Being may
prevent such repeated births and deaths by leading to emancipation.
156. i.e. One that goes thither is not subject to rebirth.
157. The Vedas constitute the speech of the Supreme Being. Everything
about morality occurs in them.
158. Literally, 'Everything thou knowest shall appear to thee by inward
light.'
159.
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