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Chapter 18: Conclusion:
Now we come to the concluding part. The six Fundamentals have been explained to the full satisfaction of the pupil, but there are some vital aspects that might have escaped his attention. They are therefore brought out in the form of conclusion in the following stanzas. It would be noticed that most of the stanzas relate to something unique, worth remembering by heart. Some of them are worth displaying on walls as constant reminders.
Darshan Shate Samäy Chhe, Ä Shat Sthänak Mänhi; Vichärtän Vistärathi, Sanshay Rahe Na Känyi.
All six schools of thought are covered in these six stages (Fundamentals); no doubt will linger therein, when pondered at length. (128)
Explanation & Discussion:
As it was pointed out in stanza 44, there are mainly six schools of thought and their gist is covered in these six Fundamentals. This may perhaps seem to be a tall claim, because scholars belonging to those schools have produced voluminous literature that cannot be comprehended even during the entire life time. However, the viewpoints of all of them revolve around the existence or non-existence of soul and an almighty Creator. These six Fundamentals cover those aspects and conclusively show the existence of soul and non-existence of almighty. If one contemplates over the same at length, he would realize that nothing more remains to be stated.
The information about the six schools was briefly given while explaining the above mentioned stanza 44. The voluminous literature of those different schools is full of arguments in favor of the authors' viewpoints and against those who differ from them. That is hardly necessary and what is said in this Ätmasiddhi Shastra is enough for comprehending the truth. But there is scope for elaborating what is stated therein.
Ätmabhränti Sam Rog Nahi, Sadguru Vaidya Sujän; Guruäjnä Sam Pathya Nahi, Aushadh Vichär Dhyän.
There is no disease like self-delusion; a true Guru is an expert spiritual physician; there are no dietary restrictions like the precepts of Guru; contemplation and meditation comprise the medication. (129)
