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## Diimadrushti: Subtle Knowledge-Obstructing Apay-Shakti Malinya (269)
The discussion above stated that in the four drushtis of Mitra, etc., the adyasamvedya pad is strong, but the tatvik, vevasamvedya pad is not the goal, and therefore subtle knowledge is not present here. The reason for this is explained here with a clear exposition of the apay shakti. The malinya, which is the shakti-rupa of the apay like hell, etc., is the one that obstructs and hinders subtle knowledge. This is because the seed of the apay hetu, like hell, etc., which is the cause of kilasht karma, is still present here, remaining in its shakti-rupa. What is this apay? "The previous karma known as nirupkarma is the apay, says the nirpay purusha. This apay-rupa, strange karma, generates papa aashay." And as long as the seed of this apay-rupa, kilasht karma, which generates papa aashay, remains in its shakti-rupa, it does not allow subtle knowledge to arise. This is because it generates such a malinya in the chitta that subtle knowledge cannot enter and become subtle bodha. Just as clear letters cannot be written on a dirty cloth, similarly, as long as the cloth of the chitta is malinya, subtle knowledge, like clear letters, cannot be written on it. Just as water does not settle on a greasy surface, similarly, on the chitta-bhumi, which is greasy with kilasht karma malinya, the nirmal jal, which is subtle knowledge, does not settle or enter. As long as this apay-bija-rupa kido is eating away at the inside, there is no hope of the birth of tatva-samvadhi suddha. Until then, whatever is bound will remain only as a pile of emptiness. This is because the apay-bija, which remains in its shakti-rupa, becomes an obstacle to subtle knowledge. Not only that, but there is also the possibility of it becoming a tree and bearing fruit, which is the result of such a nimitta. As long as the seed of the disease is not gone, the disease is not eradicated, the tree cannot say when the disease will erupt or strike. Similarly, as long as the apay-bija is present, it cannot be known when it will erupt and bloom, spoiling the health of the soul. Thus, this malinya of apay shakti truly becomes apay (ap + aay), because it causes apay, the acquired benefit slips away. "Apayma. Nipaya: The old picture of papa-aay is not a sign of..." - Gabinda.