Atmatatva Vichar Or Philosophy Of Soul

SR No.: 023322
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Vijaylakshmansuri, Ghanshyam Joshi, Kirtivijay Gani
Publisher: Mohanlal D Mehta
Publication Year: 1963
Total Pages: 568
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 39 MB

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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
all of them cannot be designated as karmas. Only those karmic particles which are assimilated by the soul unto its self are only known as karmas. You will also admit that from the particular amount of flour, that flour only is converted into bread which is assimilated with water and the rest remains as flour only".
The gentleman admitted this explanation as true and we added further, “Only those Karmic particles which are assimilated by the Soul unto its self and intermingled with its regions are called Karmas. This means that Karmas do not tarnish the Soul of their own accord but the Soul by its activity attracts the Karmic particles towards its self and assimilates its particles into its regions. In ordinary parlance, we say that Karmas stick to the Soul just as we say that while travelling in a train, 'A particular station has come' but really speaking that station has not come to you physically walking towards you. In fact, you have arrived at the station. In this case also of Karmas you have to understand similarly.
Now the gentleman asked, "Karmas are staunch enemies of the Soul, then why should the Soul deliberately try to attract them towards its self by its own action ? Only a fool would try to burn his own fingers knowingly”.
We replied, "True that Karmas are the staunch enemies of the Soul but the soul fully saturated with ignorance does not realise this and therefore, it goes on attracting Karmic particles towards its self and reaps the rewards of miseries".
On hearing these words the gentleman said, “How can the Soul characterised with knowledge not understand that the Karmas are its staunch enemies and it should not attract them towards its
self ?"
Your inquiry in the beginning was quite usual but later on it developed into very interesting discussion. When such discussions arise and inquiries of such nature are made then only various misconceptions are dispelled and truth is realised. But you should continue to approach the preceptor and enjoy his company to avail of such kind of benefit. When you come to see him out of formality and return soon after paying your homages then you