Passage 2

In English

In order to light the you need four things - a container, oil, wick and a match-stick (fire) to light it. For dispelling the darkness outside, you need these four. Similarly for dispelling the darkness within you, you need the of Wisdom. was a highly learned person, who had mastered all the and (ancient sacred texts). In spite of such erudition his heart was in pitch darkness (plunged in lust). This brought about his downfall. His son, , was also very powerful and was noted for his valour and his capacity to wield missiles charged with the power of . But these were of no avail against the power of the Divine. Likewise, , who had mastery over the elements, was a victim of his ego.