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that is, it also helps in the attainment of the end sought by Jnānayoga. It will thus be seen that Jnanayoga and Kriyāyoga march hand in hand. One supplements the other. They are two sides of the same shield. One lays emphasis not so much on the process as on the end to be gained; while the other pays particular attention to the process implying at the same time that if the process be rigidly and rightfully carried out, it will not fail to achieve the end. In fact both are equally necessary.
We may incidentally state that it is a very important feature of the Jain Metaphysics that it lays stress on Karma equally with Jnāna. The Western metaphysics does not stand comparison with the Eastern in this respect. In the West, metaphysics is to all intent and purposes divorced from practical ethics. On the other hand practical sciences are tending to ignore the metaphysical basis of life. The science of sociology which for instance attempts to give a rational explanation of the principles which should govern the human conduct practically ignores its metaphysical basis but only takes into consideration anthropological, historical, economic and such other causes. But human Soul is not a product of these; it has in it something deeper and more sublime than such externals. It is on a recognition of this fact that in all Indian Religions Karmayoga has a metaphysical basis and is made a companion to Jnānayoga. Without the practice of Karmayoga there is no possibility of attaining the final goal.
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