viveka choodamani 20th to 41St verse

41st verse of Vivekachudamani in Sanskrit along with an English translation:

Sanskrit:

अविद्यायामीशतयोजनविस्तीर्णे तमसि यत्र मोहोपाधिवृष्टं स्वप्नवद् व्यवस्थितं चैव मनः । तत्सर्वं व्याप्य च मूर्तिमापन्नं यत्रानुसंधानेन स्वकीयस्वरूपे मोक्षोऽयं सम्भवत्येव नात्र संशयः ॥ ४१ ॥

English Translation:

Avidya, the darkness of ignorance, is spread out over a hundred yojanas. In it, the mind is situated like a dream, covered by the veil of delusion. When this is all pervaded and assumes form, and when through discrimination one attains one's own real nature, then liberation is certainly possible, there is no doubt about it.

The verse describes the nature of avidya, or ignorance, and how it can be overcome through discrimination. Avidyā is the root cause of all suffering, and it is only through discrimination that it can be removed. Discrimination is the ability to see things as they really are, and to distinguish between the real and the unreal. When we are able to discriminate, we can see that the world of appearances is not real, and that our true nature is eternal and unchanging. This realization leads to liberation, or moksha.

The verse also emphasizes the importance of action. It is not enough to simply know about avidyā and moksha. We must also take steps to overcome ignorance and attain liberation. This can be done through the practice of meditation, yoga, and other spiritual disciplines. By following the path of spiritual practice, we can gradually remove the veil of ignorance and realize our true nature.