Passage 8

In English

Significance of greatness conferred on Lord's feet

Recognizing that the macrocosm and microcosm are constituted by the same five basic elements, man should realise that the Divine is present in everything. Hence, man should chant the name of the Lord from the core of his heart and take refuge in the feet of the Lord. declared: "Oh mind! Take refuge in the lotus feet of the Lord. They will relieve you of all your miseries and lead you to the Divine." When enthroned the (sandals) of , was really protected by 's sandals. also sang in the .same strain. "Oh ! I am holding on to your feet. I will not let you move even one step until you assure me your protection." , in a similar vein, declared that he would not allow himself to he tempted by the treasures offered by the of and he preferred the lotus feet of to all the wealth of the world.