14.032
The Brāhmaṇa said.
O beautiful lady, here too they recite this ancient story, the dialogue between the Brāhmaṇa and Janaka. (14-32-1)
King Janaka, when a brāhmaṇa came before him on a certain occasion, said for the sake of instruction: 'You should not stay in my territory.' (14-32-2)
Thus addressed, the brāhmaṇa then replied to the best of kings: "State the matter, O king. We both remain under your authority." (14-32-3)
O lord, I wish to dwell in the domain of another king. O king, I wish to do your command according to the śāstra. (14-32-4)
Thus addressed, the king then by the renowned Brāhmaṇa, having sighed repeatedly and warmly, did not reply to him. (14-32-5)
As he sat meditating, the king of immeasurable energy, dejection suddenly approached him, like a planet approaching the radiant one. (14-32-6)
Having composed himself, then the king, after his distress had passed away, after a moment as if, spoke to that Brāhmaṇa. (14-32-7)
Even though the kingdom of my father and grandfather and the province are under my control, I do not obtain the realm, searching this earth. (14-32-8)
When I searched for Mithilā on the earth, I could not find her. When I searched in that (city) for her own subjects, I could not find them either. (14-32-9)
When I did not understand in those situations, confusion arose in me then. Then, at the end of that confusion, my understanding returned again. (14-32-10)
By her, I do not consider any object as my own; either everything is my object or nothing is mine. Even this self is not mine, or all the earth is mine. Let one reside as long as there is vigor; let one enjoy as long as there is desire. (14-32-11)
You have the kingdom of your ancestors, and the country is obedient; tell me, adopting what intention have you renounced possessiveness? (14-32-12)
By deciding upon which intellect everyone indeed belongs to your object, or because you do not pursue the object, by which everyone or everything becomes your object. (14-32-13)
Janaka said.
All beginnings here are known to have an end in every action. I did not perceive anything as "this is mine," so that sense did not exist for me. (14-32-14)
Thus is the statement of the Veda: 'Of whom is this? Of whom is one's own?' In this way, with intellect, I did not understand how there could be the idea: 'This is mine.' (14-32-15)
Having clearly determined this understanding and having abandoned possessiveness by me, listen now to that understanding, which, once known, makes everything a subject belonging to me. (14-32-16)
I do not desire fragrances, even those reaching my nose, for my own sake; therefore, the earth I have conquered remains always under my control. (14-32-17)
I do not desire tastes that exist in the mouth for my own sake. Therefore, the waters that I have conquered always remain under my control. (14-32-18)
I do not desire form or light with my eyes for myself. Therefore, the light that has been subdued remains always under my control. (14-32-19)
I do not desire tactile sensations in the skin for my own sake; therefore, my vital wind remains conquered and under my control at all times. (14-32-20)
I do not desire words, even those that have entered my ear, for my own benefit. Therefore, words conquered by me always remain under my control. (14-32-21)
I do not desire for my own sake; within the mind, my mind, being conquered, therefore always remains under control. (14-32-22)
All these undertakings are indeed performed for the sake of the gods, the ancestors, the beings, and together with the guests. (14-32-23)
Then, laughing, the Brāhmaṇa again said to Janaka: "Today, I have come here for your inquiry; know me to be Dharma." (14-32-24)
You are the sole mover of this wheel, whose navel is Brahman, whose axis is intellect that does not turn back, and whose rim is bound by sattva. (14-32-25)
