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Chapter 18: Conclusion
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મોહભાવ ક્ષય હોય જ્યાં, અથવા હોય પ્રશાંત; તે કહીએ જ્ઞાનીદશા, બાકી કહીએ ભ્રાંત.
li૧૩૯ાાં
Mohbhäv Kshay Hoy Jyän, Athavä Hoy Prashänt;
Te Kahie Inäni Dashä, Bäki Kahie Bhränt.
The state, where the sense of attachment is either eradicated or
is calmed down, is called the enlightened one; all else is delusion.
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Explanation & Discussion:
Throughout the present discussion, we had the occasions to talk about an enlightened entity and the enlightenment gained by his grace. The characteristics of the true Guru given in stanza 10 would be helpful in identifying an enlightened entity, but how does one make out whether he has gained enlightenment? This stanza gives a yardstick for that purpose. It states that enlightenment arises only when delusion is overcome. As discussed earlier, enlightenment is inherent in the soul, but it has been overshadowed by the impact of delusion. If that delusion is removed, enlightenment becomes manifested.
Whether it is perception-related or character-related, delusion can be overcome by the process of destruction or by pacification. In either of these cases, the deluding Karma ceases to be operative. As such, enlightenment shines out.
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