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In matters, neither attached nor averse, he attains silence. Knowing them as equal, the Jnana Yogi does not get attached. ||37||
Meaning: The Jnana Yogi is neither attached nor averse to objects, hence he attains the state of a Muni. Knowing the objects as equal, the Jnana Yogi does not get attached to them. ||37||
These objects, like words, etc., are fully absorbed in the contemplation of their true nature in the seeker. He is the Atman, the Knower, the Veda-maya, the Dharma-maya, and the Brahma-maya. ||38||
Meaning: The seeker in whom these objects, like words, etc., are fully absorbed in the contemplation of their true nature, is the Atman, the Knower, the Veda-maya, the Dharma-maya, and the Brahma-maya. ||38||
The Jnana Yogis destroy ignorance, the seed of inequality. Knowing the objects completely, they know the world truly. ||39||
Meaning: The Jnana Yogis destroy ignorance, the seed of inequality. Knowing the objects completely, they know the world truly. ||39||
From this and from the previous knowledge, they become the enjoyers of Chit-Ananda, luminous, their sins destroyed by knowledge. ||40||
Meaning: From this and from the previous knowledge, they become the enjoyers of Chit-Ananda, luminous, their sins destroyed by knowledge. ||40||
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