External is this body -
That I know.
And for the body to remain imperishable,
Thou as Mauni
Imparted a secret direct.
Alas! If I wish to follow it,
The ignorant mind
Does not get calmed
And attain spirituality,
The senses subduing.
And so, abandoning this way of life
Of begging for daily food
I should like to serve the Tapasvis austere,
Who have adopted firm
Iyama, Niyama and the Rest of the Yoga Way;
And receiving their blessing
Can attain Siddhies and Nana;
So grant me this one boon;
That want may become unwanted for me
Pray, give this now!
Oh! Thou the Pervasive Being
That is Life of life
Of this world and next!
