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57. At the place there was a Jangam^[1] by name of Bhavaraya who was supremely pious and learned. He came as a suppliant to Mrityunjaya and lovingly took instruction from him.

58. There was another Jangam there by the name of Samuchchaya who was considered the superior of all Jangams. He reviled Bhavaraya and had him excommunicated.

59. He said, 鈥楳rityunjaya belongs to the Muhammadan caste and he has the very least of knowledge. How is it that Bhavaraya was ignorant of this and took instruction from him?

60. Will a Brahman when he sees dainty food in the house of a Shudra partake of it? Even if the water of the Ganges is brought in a cup with intoxicating liquor one should not drink of it.

61. Although one may have new sandals they should not be placed upon the head when walking. Should one worship the steps of the temple in the shrine of God?

62. Though one鈥檚 anklets were made of gold one should not wear them as nose-rings. Will the castor oil tree seek to be on the same level as a great tree?

63. Even if brass is polished highly it does not become equal to gold. Although Vrindavan (a bitter fruit) is mixed with sugar, still it will remain bitter.

64. The king鈥檚 prostitute may be beautiful and clever, still will she sit by the king during the 鈥淏lessing the day ceremony?鈥� So one should never pay respect to one of the Muhammadan caste in place of a Sadguru.鈥�

65. With such opposing thoughts Samuchchaya continued to revile him. Bhavaraya hearing him then became very sorrowful.

66. He therefore went to Mrityunjaya at his hermitage and told him his story. The Sadguru hearing him gave him an assurance.

67. He said to him, 鈥楬old steadily in your faith and in a quiet mind worship God. Never listen to the words of one whose hatred comes from wrong thoughts.鈥�

 

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[1]:

(1) The name of an individual who follows Shiva, worships the lingam and hates the Brahman; (2) the title of a guru among this sect.