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Ätmasiddhi After arguing from that Sänkhya philosophy, the pupil remembers the concept of God as the creator and regulator of the world. The Vedäntists and Naiyayiks believe that every thing happens solely by the wish and inspiration of God. The pupil therefore thinks that the soul might thus be acting under the inspiration of God. In that case too, the soul does not do anything of its own and as such, it should not incur bondage.
માટે મોક્ષ ઉપાયનો, કોઈ ન હેતુ જણાય; કર્મતણું કર્તાપણું, કાં નહિ, કાં નહિ જાય.
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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.
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Explanation & Discussion:
The pupil now concludes his arguments. He says that considering the above possibilities, it is clear that the soul cannot acquire the bondage of Karma. If the soul happens to
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