| 8. They say,
the universe is unreal, without basis, without a Lord, born in mutual union,
brought about by lust ; what else ? These demons of men say. As we are unreal,
so this whole universe is unreal. Neither are dharma and adharma its basis.
There exists no Isvara ruling the universe according to dharma and adharma.
Universe is, therefore, they say, without a Lord. The whole universe is,
moreover, caused by the mutual union of man and woman under the impulse
of lust. It is brought about only by lust. What else can be the cause, .of
the universe ? There is no other cause whatever, no invisible cause, of
the universe, no such thing as karma. This is the view of the materialists
(Loka yatikas), that sexual passion is the sole cause to all living creatures.
Mens life as guided by materialism. |
