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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DISCOURSE V.
- INDIVISIBILITY OF SOUL
Gentlemen,
We are proceeding further with the discussion of soul arising while explaining to you, the 36th chapter of Shri Uttaradhyana Sutra. Now we shall discuss indivisibility of soul. Immortality of soul is highly related to indivisibility of soul. If immortality of soul is not fully propounded within our hearts we would be much alike to the Charvakas, the atheists. If soul is perishable who shall be responsible for one's good or evil actions? If there is no reward for good or evil actions then why act with discrimination ? Hence it is essential that the concept of immortality of soul requires full conviction within our hearts. That is why we have selected to discuss indivisibility of soul.
WHAT IS INDIVISIBLE ?
Let us consider first what is indivisible? That which cannot be divided into pieces is called indivisible. To be very precise, that which cannot be divided further into pieces of any dimensions of any form or any nature is called indivisible.
SOUL IS INDIVISIBLE FOR EVER
Passage of time would tear and consume any fabric into any number of pieces, and we can even tear and consume new fabric into as many pieces as we like. But the story of soul is quite different. Any period of time cannot break it into any portion and cannot affect its nature in the least. Any operation on soul can never divide it. Lord Krishna, in Bhagvat Geeta, has proclaimed this very truth on indivisibility of soul. "No weapons could pierce through nor fire could consume the soul.” This implies that the soul was indivisible in the past. It remains as such and shall remain indivisible for times to come.
You might argue, what would be the position when the soul of an elephant assumes the body of an ant in the next birth. Both have vast difference in their physical dimensions and therefore
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