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“If you desire liberation, then strive for truth, do not cut the soul by taking names like 'existence' and 'state of being'.
Compassion, peace, equality, forgiveness, truth, renunciation, detachment;
These are always awake within the seeker.” —Shri Atmasiddhi
L2
And because it is so, therefore—
Yogadashisamuccay
एवंविधस्य जीवस्य भद्रमूर्तेर्महात्मनः ।
शुभो निमित्तसंयोगो जायतेऽवञ्चकोदयात् ॥ ३३ ॥ A good-natured, great-souled being like this; from the rise of the non-obstructive, a good opportunity arises, 33
Thus—Such a good-natured, great-souled being, from the rise of the non-obstructive, a good opportunity arises.
Commentary
“Even if the bee is attracted to the sandalwood, the honeybee flies to the jasmine;
So, with inherent qualities, the best opportunity arises. Veer.” —Shri Cho. S. -13
What kind of person is the one who possesses the qualities mentioned above? They are those who are of good nature, good-natured, and have a good appearance. Just by looking at them, one gets the natural impression that they are good, kind, and noble beings. They are a good omen, their sight is pleasing and lovable, and just by looking at them, a natural love arises for them. They are dear to the gods, and they are worthy of being called 'great-souled' because they have become a refuge for the noble-souled. Such a good-natured, great-souled being has a good opportunity arise for them, they have the qualities of compassion, etc. The best opportunity easily comes to the best, it attracts them, like attracts like? According to this principle, a worthy being, due to their virtuous qualities, is attracted to and finds a suitable opportunity, and these good opportunities
Opportunity
Commentary:-Due to diversity—Such a being, with the qualities mentioned above, who is a refuge, good-natured, with a pleasing and lovable appearance, great-souled—because of their noble qualities, what? What is it? -A good opportunity, an opportunity for good fortune, etc. -because good fortune, etc. is the means for liberation, the means for liberation, it arises, from where? For this, it is said -from the non-obstructive heart. It is said that due to the excellence of this particular type of meditation, this particular type of yoga, it is so.