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## Verse 34: Explanation of the Six Substances and Five Astikayas in Sanskrit
**This verse explains the existence of the same soul in past, present, and future bodies, its distinctness from the body, and the cause of its transmigration.**
**It says:**
The soul (Jiva) exists everywhere, in all past, present, and future bodies. It is the same soul, not a new one arising as the Charvakas believe. It is not one with the body, nor is it made of the body. Although it appears to be one due to its association with the body, it is not truly one. Why? Because it is like milk and water, one in essence but distinct. Or, the soul exists throughout the body, not in one particular place. Or, from the perspective of subtle senses, there is a multitude of souls in the world. Although they appear to be one due to their similar qualities like omniscience, they are actually distinct, like a heap of gold adorned with different colored clothes and sixteen different colors.
**The cause of transmigration is explained:**
The soul, burdened by the end-results of passions (Aadhyavasana), is stained by the dust of karma and wanders in the cycle of birth and death. Although its true nature is pure and characterized by omniscience and liberation, it is bound by the karmic chains of past actions and is enveloped by the impurities of karma, which are the cause of its attachment to passions. It strives to take birth in a new body, driven by these impurities.
**The verse implies:**
The soul, which is the infinite, pure, and omniscient self, is the one that should be sought after in all situations, especially when facing good and bad thoughts and actions.
**This verse refutes the views of the Mimansakas, Naiyayikas, Sankhyas, and their followers.**
**It emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of the soul through the experience of one's own body.**
**The verse also highlights the seven stages of liberation (Samuddhara) mentioned in the previous verse.**