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46 SHRIMAD BHAGVAD GITA-A JAIN PERSPECTIVE
(4)Pursha is all pervading and infinite but without activity. All phenomenal changes are due to the interplay of Gunas affecting changes in Pakriti for the enjoyment of Purusha, which is associated with it. However, the Purusha remains uninolved as it is “Kutastha”, which literally means “remaining at the top.” (5)Since Pursha is in association with Prakriti it thinks that he is involved in the changes caused to Prakriti. This thinking is bondage and is the result of “Avidya” i.e. ignorance resulting in its endless migration. (6)This Avidya can be removed by the training of mind, when ultimately on account of its dissociation from Prakriti, Purusha attains “Kaivalya”-pure knowledge. (7)Sankhya prescribes a process by which mind's activity can be stilled and put to rest. (8)After Patanjali's Yoga joined Sankhya a very systematic process is prescribed showing how to control mind's activities.
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