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अध्याय - ८ EIGHT
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With this end in view the Lord explains that the expression "Brahman" refers to the Supreme Soul which in its pure form is imperishable, omniscient, and omnipotent. It is also called "Adhiatma". The Jains identify it as Jiva when it exists in its pure form unaccompanied by "Ajiva". The Lord also explains that the creative process of the soul is called "Karma", which implies various actions adopted by "Jiva" during the course of its creative process. When this happens, it is called "Abhibhuta" which is perishable.
"Abhidaiva" means "Self" which is covered by body and "Abhiyajna” which is perishable. "Abhiyajna", means the soul when it attains its pure form i.e. the Lord Himself. (Verses3 and 4) The idea conveyed here is in complete agreement with the Jain process during the journey to the spiritual heights. According to the Jains in order to have the complete and conclusive judgment of Reality one has to take into account the main
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