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Verse 51
34. The intrinsic nature of the soul demonstrates the real
path to liberation; it does not stand in need of an outside preceptor to either know the truth or the path to be
followed. 35. The bhavya soul possesses the capacity for liberation as it
is destined to follow the path shown by Lord Jina. The abhavya soul is so fated that it will never choose the right path and, therefore, wander in the labyrinth of mundane
life for all time to come. 36. The Masters have recommended solitude besides full
control of the mind, the speech, and the body for real self
contemplation. 37. The Yogi may appear to be indulging in worldly objects,
but in reality he is detached from them and neither enjoys
pleasure nor suffers pain due to these objects. 38. When the Yogi's whole attention is turned inward, the
outside objects of sense-indulgence appear totally
unattractive and inconsequential. 39. The Yogi is ever eager to preserve the purity of his mind
undefiled and resorts to corrective measures as soon as a
taint of blemish is noticed in thought, word or deed. 40. The Yogi's interaction with the people is minimal and
without passions; he engenders no lasting emotions of
attachment and aversion for them. 41. Even while stationed in the midst of karmas, the Yogi is
not soiled by the karmic dirt, just as gold remains
uncontaminated in the midst of mire. 42. The Yogi engrossed in self-realization meditates on the all
knowing, pure soul and transcends inquisitiveness, analysis, and logical arguments to reach at the truth.
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