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According to the principles of Sankhya, as propounded in the Shri Sutra Kritanga Sutra, the soul is not the doer. It is devoid of qualities (nirguna) and experiences the fruits of actions (karma). Here, the word "tu" is used in the sense of a qualifier, indicating a characteristic of the soul. Sankhya philosophers argue that due to its abstract nature and pervasiveness, the soul is inactive. This is proven. According to the theory of inaction (akriyatmavada) in Sankhya, bondage and liberation are not possible in an inactive soul. However, when questioned, they argue that bondage and liberation do occur even within their theory of inaction. Sankhya followers engage in activities like digestion, cooking food, getting food cooked by others, and immersing themselves in water for bathing. Thus, they remain involved in actions that are both initiated and accompanied by faults. They do not understand the true nature of Dharma, which is the sole means of liberation, based on past scriptures and conduct. They follow the wrong path and lack true knowledge of Dharma.
Further, these humans are divided in their views, some believing in action and some in inaction. Just as a newborn child's body is cut up for pleasure, so too does the unrestrained man increase enmity through his actions.
Commentary: There are diverse opinions in this human world. The word "tu" here signifies a specific point. The author, while presenting these diverse opinions, states that action and inaction are distinct. Therefore, some believe in action and some in inaction. The proponents of action believe that action is the only means to achieve results, for how can a man experience pleasure simply by knowing about women and food? Thus, they believe that action is the only way to achieve results and adhere to the theory of action. Conversely, those who believe in inaction adhere to the theory of inaction. The nature of both these theories will be discussed in detail later. These humans with diverse opinions, who believe in action and inaction, and who do not understand Dharma as the means to liberation, remain attached to the beginning of actions, are controlled by their senses, and desire pleasure and wealth. They do this by cutting up the body of a newborn child, who is ignorant and unable to distinguish between right and wrong, for their own pleasure. Thus, the unrestrained man, who engages in such harmful actions and is not restrained in any way, increases enmity towards others, which is rooted in past lives and intensifies through mutual oppression. Alternatively, the boldness of a child who is ignorant and engages in harmful actions like violence, and who is devoid of compassion, increases enmity.