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INTRODUCTION
The title of the second chapter is Conquest Of The World.
✦ Some scholars are of the opinion that the name should read 'Lok Vichaya'.
LOGVIJAO: BEEAM AJJHAYANAM LOK VIJAYA: SECOND CHAPTER CONQUEST OF THE WORLD
✦ Looking at the contents of this chapter both 'vijaya' and 'vichaya' appear to be relevant. This is because in this chapter the lok (world)-its form, the ephemeral nature of the body, nonefficacious nature of relations or social bonds, the impermanence of material things and pleasures etc.-has been discussed and effective inspiration to break the bonds of infatuation has been given to the seeker. In categories of meditation also, such as ajna vichaya and apaya vichaya, stress is given on such
contemplations.
The important topics discussed in this chapter are
One should win over the existing attitude of greed with the feeling of contentment.
✦ Appreciating that every passing moment brings depletion in life, youth and energy one should remain ever alert in discipline. Inactivity should be defeated by alertness.
✦ Besides this, from every word effuses the declaration to conquer the inner enemies like passions, progress ahead in spiritual practices, and be alert and dynamic in discipline.
✦ 'Vichaya' is symbolic of meditation and detachment.
'Vijaya' points at valour and endeavour. In this chapter meditation and valour both have been discussed.
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