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**The Essence of Liberation**
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" येनात्माऽबुध्यतात्मैव परत्वेनैव चापरम् ।
અક્ષયાનન્તવવાર, તબૈ સિદ્ધાત્મને નમઃ | ”—શ્રી પૂજ્યપાદસ્વામી
Before delving into the subject matter of this treatise, "Yoga-Dristi-Samuchaya Shastra," it is essential to understand the nature of bondage, the cause of suffering, and liberation, the cause of happiness. This will pave the way for a clear understanding of the essence of Yoga and the subject matter of this text. We will explore this in three main sections: (I) Introduction, (II) Subject Matter, (III) Significance.
**I. Introduction**
1. **The Nature of Bondage and Liberation:** All beings naturally desire happiness and abhor suffering. Everyone strives to avoid suffering and attain happiness, yet they fail to achieve this. Why? This question has led to profound philosophical inquiries by many wise thinkers. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, the endless suffering of the "Bhava-Bhraanti" (delusion of existence), how can it be ended? The profound contemplation of this truth led the enlightened beings like Lord Mahavira to discover the ultimate solution. This compassionate ocean of wisdom, for the welfare of the world, has revealed the truth. Through their own experience, they have established the true nature of reality: the eternal, imperishable soul, distinct from the body and all other material possessions.