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98 • A Reservoir of Infinite Power
are also abstract in nature and do not have a visible and concrete shape. Although each atom is subtle and not visible to the eyes but a group of atoms are not abstract in nature. Therefore, abstractness is uncommon to atoms but found in the soul. Abstractness is thus both an ordinary and extraordinary property of the soul. Existence of both at a time seems contradictory but is in fact true.
These three types exist simultaneously in a soul. The infinite properties are contained in these three types. The true nature of the soul can be comprehended better through such distinctions.
27. Unity in Infinity (Anantdharm) - The soul has infinite properties and among such properties, there is an exceptionally powerful property that all infinite properties are contained in one property. That is, the soul adorned with infinite properties remains one, its basic nature is only one and this nature of oneness comprises infinite properties. there is unity in infinity i.e. unity in infinite diversity.
This is an extra-ordinary property. Each soul is independent of all other infinite substances in the universe and yet it has infinite properties of its own displaying its most wonderful nature. Further, each property is different and is known for its particular functions, like knowledge only knows, faith reflects perception, exuberance is due to bliss, lack of anxiety due to happiness, etc. Each has its own distinct function and yet the soul is not dismembered or displays disunity or lack of control. There is remarkable unity in infinity. All properties co-exist without any distortion. This also shows that these infinite properties are indivisible. This multi-dimensional reality is beyond the comprehension of senses or ordinary/common place knowledge. These infinite properties are inextricably interwoven and manifest
| SR No. | 007661 |
| Book Title | Pure Soul and Its Infinite Treasure |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Jayantilal Jain |
| Publisher | University of Madras |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| Total Pages | 283 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 6 MB |