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ignorance and drag and plunge him into the vortex of misery in this world. Moksha is certainly within the reach of overy one if only he pursues the right path. The main question therefore is to find out that path. The problem will be easily and rationally solved if we inquire into the nature of the bondage itself. The most natural solution will be that if we destory the root-causes that enbouda çe Soulthe state of true freedom will be attained. In other words the problem is one of analving the world--phenomenon. If we adopt this form of reasoning the first thing that strikes one is the fact of the world being constituted of two main substances, Jiva, and Ajiva. Even the modern materialists cannot get over the two-fold distinction of matter and force which corresponds very closely to our distinction of Jiva and Ajiva. Anyhow this dualistic nature of the world cannot le rationally explained away on any theory. Where does Jiva come from and how is he related to Ajiva? If we are to be rational we shall see that the relation beeween the two is Anadi. So the venerable Saint Yasovijayji stongly recommends the students of Adhyatma and the aspirants after salvation the close study of Dravyas ( Six Substances) and Tattvas (Nine Principles) elucidated by competent Teachers and practised by advanced souls. They should observe strictly the great vows closely keeping in view the high sentiments of Universal friendship, sympathy, delight and indifference. The relation between Jiva and Ajiva from eternity is practically admitted by all. Jivas may be either mudane or libera
