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By virtue of Guru's explanation the pupil got inclined to believe in the existence of soul. There, however, arises in his mind the doubt about the indestructibility of soul. He feels that soul cannot be eternal and that liveliness might be arising with birth and might be disappearing at the time of death. He presents his doubt in the following three stanzas.
આત્માના અસ્તિત્વના, આપે કહ્યા પ્રકાર; સંભવ તેનો થાય છે, અંતર કર્યો વિચાર.
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Ätmänä Astitvanä, Äpe Kahya Prakär; Sambhav Teno Thay Chhe, Antar Karye Vichär.
sopivan
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You have explained various aspects about the existence of soul; it is possible to believe in that while reflecting upon the same. (59)
Explanation & Discussion: The pupil contemplated at length over the clarifications given by the Guru regarding the existence of soul. Such contemplation is very essential, because in absence of contemplation Guru's teachings would not have a lasting impact on the mind. If water is poured over a hard stone, it would simply make its surface wet and the rest of the water would flow away. If, however, it is poured over a cloth or other porous object, it would percolate the same. Similarly if one contemplates over what has been taught, the teaching would penetrate his heart.
People often listen to sermons or lectures. If the speaker is an eloquent orator, the impression that arises in the mind is, “Oh, it was excellent!” But if someone asks what the speaker had said, they usually scratch their
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