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VIVEKACHUDAMANI 229
526. The restful state of the mind — which is the root of unreal imaii^inings — of the noble knower of Brahman, in a state of identity with Brahman, is Su- preme Quietude, in which there is con- stant enjoyment of the Bliss Absolute, — the One without a second.
527 . To the man who has realised his own nature, and drinks the undiluted Bliss of the Self, there is nothing more exhilarating than the quietude that comes of a state of desirelessness.
528. The illumined sage whose only pleasure is in the Self, ever lives at ease, whether going or staying, sitting or lying, or in any other condition.
[ He is perfectly independent. ]
529. The noble soul Avho has perfectly
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