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hence however much one may try, oil cannot be extracted out of sand. But this aspect has only a theoretical significance, because no one would try to do anything unless there is potential for the same.
Endeavor is therefore the first vital factor. In a way, it covers the other factors. For instance, bringing together the auxiliaries can be considered a part of the endeavor. The selection of the right time is inherent in the right endeavor, because no sensible person would make the endeavor at the wrong time. Destiny is a double edged sword. Sometimes it yields to the right endeavor and sometimes it does not. Success or failure depends upon one's Karma.
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Bhavsthiti is sometimes taken as a state that leads to the end of the life cycle (Liberation). But such a state cannot come forth in the absence of right perception, and that perception cannot arise without endeavoring for the purpose. Thus endeavor (Purushärtha) is the most vital factor. Of the five factors mentioned above, that is the only factor which is under our control. The seers have therefore urged to undertake the right endeavor while assuming that the destiny will be helpful.
This stanza therefore exhorts the aspirants to resort to the endeavor for realizing the true nature. Such endeavor consists of giving up the tendency to indulge in craving or aversion for the worldly objects. One should therefore earnestly strive to overcome the sense of craving and aversion, and to avoid indulging in indolence in the name of destined fate.
Nishchay Väni Sambhali, Sädhan Tajvän N'oy; Nishchay Rakhi Lakshamän, Sädhan Karvän Soy.
Do not give up the means by listening to the absolute viewpoint; make proper use of the means by keeping the absolute viewpoint in mind. (131)
Explanation & Discussion:
This stanza provides a useful hint to the people, who unduly resort to the absolute viewpoint as explained in Chapter 2. That view emphasizes the inherent nature of soul as being pure, un-interacting, unbound, unaffected, and as good as that of liberated ones. Its purpose is to indicate the true potential of soul so that one may endeavor to manifest the same. It should be remembered that though soul is inherently pure, currently it is under the impact of Karma. The existing Karmas are stripped off by bearing the consequences, but the worldly
