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               He continued, "Oh king, I ask you: what is worth seeing in this body
               of bones, blood, flesh, and fat? The true essence, which observes all

               without attachment and exists eternally, is formless and cannot be
               seen. Tell me, does a bent body imply a bent soul? If a river is curved,
               does that mean its water is also curved?"

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               With the king's permission, Ashtavakra engaged in a debate with the

               learned  men  and  ultimately  triumphed  over  them.  Impressed  by
               Ashtavakra’s  self-knowledge  and  mastery  of  the  scriptures,  King

               Janaka expressed his gratitude, saying, "Oh great sage, I am thankful
               for our meeting and wish to offer you a gift."Ashtavakra replied, "If you

               wish to give me something, then grant me that which truly belongs to
               you."
               Janak- Should I give my state ?

               Astavakra- State is not  yours.This is achieved from heredity.
               Janak- Should I give money ?

               Astavakra- Money is not yours. This has come from public.
               Janak-  Should I give my body?

               Astavakra- Soul is the owner of body and not you.
               Janak- Should I give my mind?
               Astavakra- Okay.Let it be . You give me your mind.

               Janak- Oh God ! I give my mind to you.Now you order me for the affairs
               of the state.

               Astavakra- How you will perform the duties of state ? Your mind is with
               me, Without your mind you will not be able to take decisions.

               Janak-  (In  mind)  What  state  I  have  got  ?  In  calm  mind  there  is
               experience of external happiness.How should I behave in the world ?

                                                 I  am  not  able  to  discuss,nor  think,no  yajna,nor
               sacrifice ,nor status,nor able to wander.How should I serve the people

               ,when  I  am  unable  to  think,show  me  the  path.Only  you  are  my
               Lord.(He falls down on feet).

                 Happy Ashtavakra gives him various types of knowledge and tells him
               about soul.
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