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I 21 ] XIII. — Prabhulinga Li[a. a. Paper.— b. — c. Palm leaves. An account of the origin and acts of Allama Prabhur*. celebrated Jangama teacher, who ap- pears to have been equally instrumental with Bd- sava in establishing* the faith : the work gives also an account of the birth and actions of Bdsava, and of some of his chief disciples. The following ac- count of the birth of Allama Prabhu, as more particular than any contained in this work is taken from No. XVII. Story of Allama Prabhu subduing Maya. On the mountain of Kailas, when Siva was sitting in his Court — Chandesroara stood up in his presence, and saluted him with a single hand. Pdrvati Devi observing it said to Siva, %< Olj Para'* meswara, every one salutes us with both hands — what is the reason that this person salutes with but one. Parameswara then became two-fold, or half Siva and ha'f PdrvalL Chandeswara beholding it, remarked ; although foul or fragrant odours may be wafted by the wind, or the shadow of the sun reflected from a jar of water, yet are they not one existence — Materiality is the source of all confusion, you Parameswara are distinct from matter, unproduced, inconceiveable, you are omnipotent through the three regions So saying he turned to the right half, and sa- luted it alone. Pdrvati then being highly enraged, spoke thus, Chandesa, I am the material mask of the spirit. How can you refuse to acknowledge me — you are under my command as long as you are enveloped with a body. Is it proper to disregard me. Chandesa said, though goldmay be found in soil yet it is not united with it, though the pearl is produced in the water yet it becomes not water, though the lotus float upon the pool yet it