The satisfaction by external objects is limited, but the satisfaction of liberation in life is unlimited.
The satisfaction of direct knowledge engenders the feeling that all that was to be achieved has been achieved, and all that was to be enjoyed has been enjoyed.
Nothing further remains to be done.
For what purpose should I engage myself in worldly concerns?
Let those who are entitled to it, explain the scriptures or teach the Vedas; I am not so entitled because all my actions have ceased.
I am the sum of all the experiences in the universe; where is the separate experience for me?
I have obtained all that was to be obtained and have done all that was to be done; this is my unshakable conviction.
I am the witness of all.
I do nothing nor cause anything to be done.
It is proper that the wise man when with the ignorant should act in accord with their actions, just as a loving father acts according to the wishes of his little children.
With the ignorant a wise man should behave in such a way as will enable them to have realization; in this world he has no other duty except awakening the ignorant.
Blessed am I, blessed.
I have the constant vision of my Self!
The bliss of Brahman shines clearly to me!
I am free from the sufferings of the world.
My ignorance has fled away, I know not where.
I have no further duty to perform.
I have now achieved the highest that one can aspire to.
There is nothing to compare with my great bliss!
Blessed am I, blessed.
~translation by Swahananda (radical edit of Pancadasi 7:252-295)
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