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"How could he be overcome by afflictions created by destiny? 60
Placed within the circle of the nectar-rayed moon of your grace,
How could the scorching, most terrible sun of disease afflict me? 61
Both my inner mind and outer body are gladdened by your grace,
Always, yet, without the union with your lotus feet, 62
Nothing else causes me suffering, nor is there any trace of it.
But again, since the sight of your lotus feet, 63
Complete fulfillment has been attained in every way, O Holy Guru.
Yet, something that arose in my heart long ago still revolves there. 64
I wish to ask you about that, as my heart has been in doubt for a long time.
Commanded by you, I now ask what is to be inquired into." 65
Having heard the words of the descendant of Bhrigu, Dattatreya, the ocean of compassion,
With a delighted mind, spoke to Rama, the descendant of Bhrigu, with affection. 66
"Ask, O Bhargava, what you have long wished to ask.
I am pleased by your devotion, and I shall tell you what you desire." 67
[Commentary]
60. Even though created by destiny. 61. Inner is the mind, outer is the body. The separation from your lotus feet. 62-63. The completeness of happiness. That which arose in the heart long ago is what needs to be asked. 64. One whose heart has been in doubt for a long time regarding the matter to be asked. 65-67.