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It breaks it into pieces. In the same way, the power of the soul is infinite. Until it becomes aware of its own vast consciousness-power, it considers karma to be more powerful than itself and remains subject to it. As soon as it gains knowledge, it strives to be free from it and attains the pure, enlightened and perfected state. This is the spiritual principle.
**Relationship of Karma Theory with Other Scriptures**
**Spiritual Science**
- The purpose of spiritual science is to consider matters related to the soul. Therefore, before describing the transcendental nature of the soul, it is necessary to state its practical nature. If this is not done, the question naturally arises in the mind: how can one acquire the ability and vision to know the true nature of the soul without knowing the nature of the visible states of the soul, such as man, animal, bird, happiness, sorrow, etc.? Besides this, there is also the question: why are the visible present states not the nature of the soul? Therefore, it is necessary for spiritual science to first show the origin of the visible form of the soul and then proceed. This work has been done by karma science. It shows the visible states of being as karmic and informs us of the soul's distinct nature from it. From this perspective, karma science is a part of spiritual science.
If the purpose of spiritual science is considered to be only to describe the pure nature of the soul, even then karma science has to be considered its first step. The reason for this is that until the relationship of the soul with the present states experienced is explained, how can the vision move forward? When it becomes known that all the forms above (present) are illusory or phenomenal, then the curiosity arises as to what is the true nature of the soul. At that time, the presentation of the pure nature of the soul alone becomes meaningful.
To show the relationship of the soul with the Supreme Soul is also the subject of spiritual science. Just as thoughts are found in the Upanishads, Gita, etc. regarding this relationship, so also in karma science. Karma science says that the soul is the Supreme Soul - the living being.