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दिति वाक्यम्
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ध्वंसना इत्येव युक्त प्रागेव तेषामेक क्रियाकर्तृताम्
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The maxim refers to an ancient tale of Sunda and
Upasunda, the two demons. They were brothers but
started quarrelling with each other for obtaining a
nymph called Tilottama. In the strife, both of them
died. This hints at the fate of persons, fighting for a
worthless cause and ending their lives for nothing.
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The maxim informs that the devotees keep their (devoted)
minds which are like jewels, safely by surrendering
them to gods, as valuables are kept in a box for safety.
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The maxim brings forth the futility of certain actions,
like that of kissing a child when it is asleep. This
action is fruitless.
726. <headword>सुप्तप्रबुद्धन्यायः
In Bhāgavata I.3, a peculiar point is raised as a prima
facie view and then it is refuted. Is there any possility
for acquiring the knowledge of the Vedas sponta-
neously? The final doctrine says that the God only
having the knowledge of Self-validity can create the
world. But sometimes, however, it is seen that the Vedic
knowledge acquired by some
from the preceptors, can repeat it even after getting up
from sleep. This change, according to the maxim is