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## Chapter Twenty-Four
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Some say there is no self, others say it exists but is impermanent. Some say it is not the doer, others say it is not the enjoyer. This is a state of confusion. 112
Some say there is a self but no liberation for it. Others say liberation exists but there is no way to attain it. 113
Therefore, O Ayushman Bharata, abandon these erroneous views and follow the right path. Determine the nature of the soul as described in the scriptures. 114
The soul has two states: Samsara and Moksha. Samsara is the cycle of birth and death, revolving through the four realms of hell, animal, human, and god. 115
Moksha is the complete annihilation of karma, it is the state of infinite bliss. It is attained through the means of Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct. 116
Right Faith is the unwavering belief in the true Gods, true scriptures, and the right principles, with great joy. It is the first step towards liberation. 117
Right Knowledge is the illumination of the true nature of the soul, the non-soul, and other entities. It arises after the destruction of the darkness of ignorance. 118
Right Conduct is the state of equanimity towards pleasant and unpleasant things. It is the characteristic of a true sage, free from desires, seeking liberation, devoid of clothes, and completely non-violent. 119
These three - Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct - are the means to liberation. Even a slight deficiency in any one of them will render them ineffective. 120
Right Faith is the foundation for Right Knowledge and Right Conduct, which bear fruit. Right Knowledge is the cause of liberation when accompanied by Right Faith and Right Conduct. 121
Right Conduct without Right Faith and Right Knowledge is useless. It is like a blind man running, leading to his downfall. 122