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The 74th chapter, though not considered important, holds significance. For it addresses the complete eradication of passions and ignorance. The application of the omniscience and freedom from passions is a means for the wise, who follow the principles of logic. Passions and ignorance, though present, are not absolute, as their intensity varies. Just as impurities like dirt are removed from gold by the presence of materials, so too can passions be removed from a person by practices like penance. If this is not accepted, then the difference in intensity cannot be established, which is clearly observed. If the root cause of passions is not eradicated, how can it be prevented? The omniscience of the Jinas, who are masters of all scriptures and arts, is a secondary means to establish the primary omniscience. Just as calling a man named Chaitra a lion establishes the existence of a primary lion, so too does this secondary omniscience establish the primary omniscience. This application is not rejected for the sake of liberation, as powers vary based on the state, place, time, and other factors. It is extremely difficult to understand the nature of things through inference. Even if something is established through great effort by skilled inferrers, it can be refuted by others. Just as a blind man, relying only on touch, is likely to stumble on the path, so too is one who relies solely on inference. If you say that inference is unreliable, then the minds of great people will not be attracted to this. If you consider logical arguments unreliable, then the Vedas, which are not created by humans, are also unreliable. If you say that the Vedas are true, then why not consider the Vedas, which are created by humans, as true? The argument of lack of cause applies equally to both sides. Therefore, even after death, you will have to accept logical arguments. When you accept logical arguments, then what I say will be accepted by you. If you accept that the omniscient knows everything, then what is not known by him? Therefore, wise people will not contradict what he says.