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stone always keeps attaining freedom from the stone. Only when the soul becomes absolutely and completely separated from the Karmas, the body etc. is it deemed to have attained moksha.
(6) There is also a method by means of which moksha can be attained. The Karmas are discarded by the causes that are contrary to the causes by which the soul gathers Karmas. We can destroy all our karmas and attain moksha only by discard. ing such causes as attachment, hatred, ignorance etc. which impel the soul to gather Karmas and by the constant cultivation of such lofty virtues as renunciation, self-discipline, the acquisition of true knowledge etc. which are contrary to those former causes.
These six are termed the six aspects of the soul. The soul exists. It is permanent and imperishable. It is the doer of Karmas. It is the one that experiences the effects of Karmas. It can attain moksha. There is a way to attain moksha. Those who believe in this doctrine are Astikas (believers) and those who do not believe in it are Nastiks (non-believers).
Questions : (1) What are the six aspects of the soul ? (2) Describe each of them.
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