194 VIVEKACHUDAMANI
444. The propensities of even a con- j5rmed libertine are checked in the pre- sence of his mother; just so, when Brahman, the Bliss Absolute, has been realised, the man of realisation has na.. longer any worldly tendency.
445. One who is constantly practising meditation is observed to have external perceptions. The Srutis mention Pra- rabdha work in the case of such a man,, and we can infer this from results actual- ly seen.
[ External perceptions — such as satisfying the physical needs or teaching enquirers etc.
Srutis &c, — The reference is to Chhandogya Up. VI. xiv. 2, " The delay in his ( i. e. a Jnanin's ) case is only so long as hrs body lasts^ after which he becomes one with Brahman."
Prdrabdha work — is the work done ia past lives which has engendered the present body (referred to in Sloka 451). The other two kinds of work are the * Sanchita ^ or accumulated ( mentioned \u Sloka 447) and the 'A'gami' or forthcoming (m.ei>- ioned in Sloka 449 )►
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