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SHRIMAD BHAGVAD GITA-A JAIN PERSPECTIVE this Chapter which says that the element which is imperishable, supplies dynamism to the objects of the universe (Avinashi tu tad viddhi yena sarva midam tataha) This verse thus rejects by implication the Sankhya view that “Purusha” (Soul)is “kutastha" i.e. not taking any part in the multifarious actions of the “Gunas”.
Verses 23,24 and 25 which emphasize the immortality of soul by saying that weapons, fire water or air can not destroy the soul because it is not only unmanifest but is also immutable. This clearly refers to the Jain doctrine about the intrinsic character of the soul when it is not associated with non soul such as Pudgals. This doctrine is known in Jain terminology as faste FJ “Nischay Naya" i.e. looking at a thing from the viewpoint of its true character. Uttaradhyayan Sutra of the Jains makes a clear statement in its chapter 2 that “Natthi Jivasya Nasotti”. i.e. Jiva can not be destroyed.
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