All religious acts are vain except the repetition of the Name; they are like conjuror's tricks which deceive the spectators.

The six religious duties are contained in the name of the Bright One.

[1. This consists in passing a tape through the body to cleanse the stomach and intestines--a feat of the Jogis.

2. The Jogis assert that they can draw breath from the lower vertebral column to the brain., and suspend it when they please in its passage. We shall further on find that the passage is called the serpent's way. When the breath finally reaches the brain, it is said to distil nectar which produces a state of exaltation.]

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Thou art, O God, an ocean of merits; in me are demerits.

The pursuit of worldly things is a foolish and sinful act.

The blockhead thinketh too highly of himself, and cannot understand his duty.

The perverse desire fascinating wealth, and their speech is evil.

According to the Hindus foul is the ablution of the Chandal, and vain are his religious ceremonies and decorations.

False is the wisdom of the perverse; their acts produce strife.

In the impure man is pride; he obtaineth not the flavour of the Lord.

Insipid the pleasure of doing other than the repetition of God's name.

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