In English
One must give up the mind to attain
Once upon a time, King sent round a message inviting scholars, sages and to teach him the knowledge of . He announced: "In the time it takes me to climb on to my horse, one should be able to give me full (knowledge of the Absolute)." The sages and scholars were worried, as they felt "This is going to be a severe test for our scholarship and learning." No one dared come and offer to satisfy the King's demand. Meanwhile, a sage by name entered the kingdom. While he was nearing the capital he saw the scholars and assembled there. They were looking worried and despondent. He asked them, "What is the cause of all your worries?" They explained their situation and he said, "Why should you be scared about such a small thing? I can solve this problem." So saying, he entered the court of King . He said to the King, "King{ I am ready to teach you the knowledge of , but it cannot be taught in this palace which is full of and . First I must take you to a area." They took a few horses and soldiers and left the palace. On reaching a lonely spot, told the king, "I am now going to teach you the knowledge of . I am the preceptor and you are the disciple. Are you ready to accept this relationship? If you agree to this, then you have to make the offering the has to give to the (preceptor). Only after you have made your offering will I start my teaching." King told , "I want to attain and I am therefore prepared to give you anything you want." Then the told the King: "I don't want anything except your mind." King answered: "I offer it to you; from now on, it is yours." Then the brought a horse, made it stand, and asked the King to sit down on the ground in the middle of the road of his kingdom. He left the king there and retired into the forest to sit quietly under a tree.