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The soul, by acquiring knowledge of the scriptures like the Kapiladi Shastras and Agamas, recognizes the path of purity. In it, knowledge-infused detachment manifests. ||17||
One whose actions are not primarily focused on the practice of self and other scriptures, does not attain the essence of pure karma from the perspective of certainty. ||18||
**Meaning:** The ascetic soul whose actions are not primarily focused on the practice of self and other scriptures (according to their teachings), does not attain the essential fruit of pure karma from the perspective of certainty. ||18||
The scripture states that Samyaktvam (right faith) is Maun (silence/munitvam) and Maun is Samyaktvam, indicating their interdependence. Therefore, Samyaktvam is the essence. ||19||
**Meaning:** Because the scripture states that Samyaktvam is Maun (silence/munitvam) and Maun is Samyaktvam, indicating their interdependence. Therefore, Samyaktvam is the essence. ||19||
Knowledge is the fruit of being free from Asrava (influx of karma), and the fruit of being free from Asrava is non-attachment to objects. The manifestation of both is Samyaktvam. Thus, there is certainty of their oneness. ||20||
**Meaning:** Knowledge is the fruit of being free from Asrava (influx of karma), and the fruit of being free from Asrava is non-attachment to objects. The manifestation of both is Samyaktvam. Thus, there is certainty of their oneness. ||20||
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