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The branches of

knowledge are

endless and many

The sciences are many, time is little,

and there are many obstacles

Therefore, what is

essential should be

devotedly pursued Just as a swan draws out the milk from the midst of water.

Attainment of knowledge There are

countless scriptures and countless fields of knowledge as well. But time is limited,

and obstacles and hindrances are also many Therefore, just as a swan,

from a mixture of water and milk, separates out only the milk,

in the same way a person must also grasp only the very essence.

There are many scriptures and

numerous branches of knowledge for the attainment of wisdom. But time is limited,

and obstacles are many. Therefore, just as the swan separates only the

milk from a mixture of milk and water, so too should a person grasp only

the essence, the ultimate truth.