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**Aaturpratyakhyanaprakirnakam Ga. 59, 60**
Even in that time and place, the twelve-fold *Shruta-skandha* cannot be fully comprehended. Even with a strong mind, it is difficult to contemplate all of it. ||59||
**Explanation:**
It has been said that a *jiva* should be endowed with virtues by the *gurus*. This is achieved through contemplation of the *Shruta*. How much should one contemplate? The text says: "Even in that time and place, when the bonds are loosening, the tongue falters, and the power of hearing is waning, the twelve-fold *Shruta-skandha* cannot be fully comprehended. Even with a strong mind, it is difficult to contemplate all of it." ||59||
**Explanation:**
The *jiva* becomes virtuous through contemplation of the *Shruta*. The text asks how much *Shruta* should be contemplated. It says: "Even in that time and place, when the bonds are loosening, the tongue falters, and the power of hearing is waning, the twelve-fold *Shruta-skandha* cannot be fully comprehended. Even with a strong mind, it is difficult to contemplate all of it." ||59||
**Explanation:**
A *jiva* becomes virtuous through contemplation of the *Shruta*. The text asks how much *Shruta* should be contemplated. It says: "Even in that time and place, when the bonds are loosening, the tongue falters, and the power of hearing is waning, the twelve-fold *Shruta-skandha* cannot be fully comprehended. Even with a strong mind, it is difficult to contemplate all of it." ||59||
If a person progresses on the path of *viraaga* with enthusiasm in even one step, then that death is to be considered as death. ||60||
**Explanation:**
If a person progresses on the path of *viraaga* with enthusiasm in even one step, then that death is to be considered as death. ||60||
**Explanation:**
If a person progresses on the path of *viraaga* with enthusiasm in even one step, then that death is to be considered as death. ||60||