In English
and the old
was giving away all his things. When the old approached him, he was distributing his cows and furniture. When saw this he exclaimed: "What an embodiment of sacrifice is the Lord! He is truly immortal, because of his acting up to the Vedhic dictum that immortality can be achieved only through sacrifice and not through good deeds, progeny or wealth. He is the embodiment of bliss. He is the very form of ." Looking at , he exclaimed- "! You are :indeed the embodiment of !" (Righteousness) is the life-breath of everybody. For this , sacrifice is one element. For and (sacrifice), (Love) is the basis. Hence , and are essential for every human being. They are the three forces which activate the body, the mind and the (Divine Self). Seeing the aged beckoned to him to come near him. He asked him: "O noble ! What for have you come?" The old man replied- "! I am advanced in years. I learnt that you are going to the forest for fourteen years. I do not know whether I may live that long. I wish to gaze your splendrous face for once, experience your love for at least a brief moment, touch your sacred feet, and redeem my life." asked him: "Have you no other desire?" "I do not have any other desire. I have difficulty in living. But I am reconciled to what I deserve according to my . I am not concerned about it. I am only keen to have a vision of you, to speak to you and touch you."