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The questioning session starts from this chapter. Let us remember here that the pupil is genuinely interested in seeking the truth. He is aware of the six Fundamentals, and he seriously intends to undertake the spiritual pursuit on that basis. But there are some doubts in his mind about the existence of soul and he wants to remove them. He knows that only an enlightened person can clarify the points that bother him. He therefore approaches the Guru and presents his doubts to him. His first doubt pertains to the existence of soul. As regard its existence Shrimad has observed as under in the Letter of six Fundamentals (Appendix II).
“As there is existence of physical objects like pot, cloth, etc. so is there the existence of soul. As the properties of pot, cloth, etc. provide the evidence of their existence, so the obvious property of consciousness to manifest itself and to know others is the evidence of existence of soul.” The pupil presents the following questions in that respect.
નથી દષ્ટિમાં આવતો, નથી જણાતું રૂપ; બીજો પણ અનુભવ નહીં, તેથી ન જીવસ્વરૂપ.
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Nathi Drashtimän Ävato, Nathi Janätun Roop; Bijo Pan Anubhav Nahin, Tethi Na Jiv Swaroop.
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It does not come within the sight, its form is not seen, nor does it come to the experiential level; therefore there is no such thing as soul. (45)
Explanation & Discussion: It will be noticed that the pupil here raises certain basic questions, which could arise to any thinking person. He has learnt that perceiving, knowing and experiencing are the principal attributes of soul. His doubts are centered
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