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true nature of the pure soul in order to ensure complete manifestation of all properties in its entirety. A true seeker may have sense of pity and kindness to others and ideas of devotion, worship, pilgrimage, etc., but it is clear that these do not by themselves contribute to self-realisation. Without self-realisation, these acts of devotion, etc. are at best good labels or packets without the substance in it. Just as sugar is sweet by its nature, lime is sour, coal is black by its nature, fire is hot by its nature, so also the soul is an ocean of peace and happiness by its very nature. No other object has this property. Further, one who considers a piece of glass as diamond, does not know either glass or diamond. Similarly one, who does not distinguish between the soul and other substances, does not know either. Once a person realises that the soul is replete with infinite properties and does not contain even an iota of other substances and takes refuge in the former and renounces attachments, etc., one really becomes accomplished. The self alone can know the self completely, none else can. It knows itself after its complete engrossment with itself.
42. The Infinite Power of the Performer (Karta) - One who can independently perform is the performer. A real performer does not depend on other objects. Soul has the power to accomplish ‘Mokshalemancipation by itself. It does not rely on others such as acts of attachments, Gurus, bodily acts, penance, renunciation, etc. That is, the degree of performance is not decided according to renunciation of external objects but according to understanding and realisation of the pure soul. The ultimate performance of accomplishment of 'Moksha' is done by the constant realisation of pure soul. Right faith, right knowledge and right conduct constitute the nature of Siddha' (one who has achieved “Moksha') and the soul is the performer of
| 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 |