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## Dimādr̥ṣṭi: A subject beyond the scope of sensory perception or dry logic (345)
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Therefore, it is appropriate for a noble-minded seeker of liberation to abandon such fallacious arguments and attachments like straw. And whoever does so, does not abandon the auspicious Lakshmi of virtue, like a virtuous, noble woman. And such evil, harmful, and false fallacious arguments, which are contrary to the right view, are automatically avoided when the true object of knowledge is realized in this view. Thus ends the section on the condemnation of fallacious arguments.
## A means to attain the knowledge of the transcendental
And here, it is said:
"For the sake of attaining the knowledge of the transcendental, the efforts of those who act wisely are made. But dry logic is not the means to attain it anywhere." (98)
The efforts of those who are wise and discerning are made for the sake of attaining the knowledge of the transcendental. Dharma, the soul, etc., are transcendental objects, meaning they are beyond the reach of the senses and cannot be known through sensory perception. There is no "go-char" (means of access) for them, meaning there is no movement or interaction of the senses. What is the true nature of such transcendental objects, like dharma and the soul, which are beyond sensory perception? To know, understand, and realize them, discerning and wise men are constantly striving.
## Commentary
The efforts of those who are wise and discerning are made for the sake of attaining the knowledge of the transcendental. Dharma, the soul, etc., are transcendental objects, meaning they are beyond the reach of the senses and cannot be known through sensory perception. There is no "go-char" (means of access) for them, meaning there is no movement or interaction of the senses. What is the true nature of such transcendental objects, like dharma and the soul, which are beyond sensory perception? To know, understand, and realize them, discerning and wise men are constantly striving.
## Interpretation
The meaning is that the efforts of those who act wisely are made for the sake of attaining the knowledge of the transcendental, like dharma, etc. Dry logic, which is based on reasoning and argumentation, is not the means to attain this knowledge.
## Quote
"Knowing this, the noble-minded person abandons false attachments like straw. He does not abandon the auspicious Lakshmi of virtue, like a virtuous, noble woman." - Shri Adhyatma Sara.