Book Title: Atmasiddhi
Author(s): Shrimad Rajchandra, Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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________________ Mäte Moksha Upäyano, Koi Na Hetu Janäy; Karmatanun Kartäpanun, Kän Nahi, Kän Nahi Jäy. As such, there is no purpose in seeking the path of liberation; either the acquisition of Karma does not occur, or it stays forever. (73) Explanation & Discussion: The pupil now concludes his arguments. He says that in light of the above considerations it is clear that the soul cannot acquire the bondage of Karma. If it happens to acquire karma by virtue of its nature, it cannot escape from it, because no substance can give up its properties. If acquiring of Karma is its property, the soul will continue to acquire the same. As such, there is no purpose in pursuing the path of liberation. The concept of liberation is based on averting the impact of Karma. As soul happens to acquire Karma, it has to take birth in order to bear the consequences. Since it remains mostly involved in unwholesome Karma, it begets unfavorable situations. As such, it undergoes misery and pain associated with it. In order to get freed from that it needs to avoid acquiring Karma. If, however, the acquisition of Karma is not within its nature, the question of avoiding it would not arise. Alternately, if the acquisition occurs under the inspiration of God or some other authority, the soul would be helpless in the matter. In either of the situations there would hardly be any reason to talk about its liberation.

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