tman_and_moksa

SR No.: 020053
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: G N Joshi
Publisher: Gujarat University
Publication Year: 1965
Total Pages: 901
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 12 MB

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Acharya Shri Kailashsagarsuri Gyanmandir
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Atman and Mokpa
When Prakịti is active, it catches the reflection of Purusa and casts its shadow on the Purusa. The Purusa is active only by the reflection of the Praksti in it. Just as the image reflected in a mirror does not bind the mirror in any way, the Purusa which reflects in it the activities of the Praksti cannot be bound by the Prakıti. All the experiences which appear to be of the Purusas are only apparent; the Purusas are not actually affected by the various pleasurable and painful experiences of the Prakrti. When the Purusa detatches itself from the Praksti, it resides in its loneliness without standing in the need of any other thing besides itself. It remains thoroughly content in itself. The activity of the Prakịti ceases with the result that there are no reflections of movement in the Purusa causing an impression as if the Purusa is active. When Praksti ceases to act, the modifications of buddhi cease, and the Purușa enjoys its original nature. The soul or Purusa then remains lost in itself. It is said in Sāṁkhya Kārikā —“As a dancer, having exhibited hereself to the spectator desists from the dance, so does nature desist having manifested hereself to the soul." ' A further explanation is given in its commentary “As a dancer (or actress), having exhibited her performances on the stage in dramatic representations, rendered interesting by display of love and other passions in situations drawn form history or tradition, and accompanied by music and singing,
1 The Samkhyā Kārikā of įs'verakrsna-Karikā 59, p. 229, Tr. H. T. Colebrooke.
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