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Ätmasiddhi
Hoy Matärthi Tehane, Thäy Na Ätam Laksha; Teh Matärthi Laxano, Ahin Kahyän Nirpaksha.
One, who is a sectarian, cannot
turn towards the soul; the characteristics of such a sectarian are laid down impartially hereunder.
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Explanation & Discussion:
The spiritual aspirants are divided into two main categories. One pertains to those who have realized the futility of pursuing the spiritual goal on their own. They would seek the refuge of an enlightened Guru so as to get on the right path of liberation. The term used for them is Mumukshu, which literally means a liberation seeker. They are necessarily truth seekers.
The other category relates to those who are engrossed in self-indulgence and cling to their own viewpoints. They would consider the beliefs and rituals of a particular sect as the only right ones which can lead to liberation. They would also try to understand the Lords' precepts as per their own concepts. Such people are called Matärthi or sectarian. The intellect or mind of the worldly soul has been perverted by indulging in the worldly life since long. Hence, it is not possible to reach the right path by one's own intelligence. A sectarian does not realize his inability to correctly interpret what has been stated by the Lords. Hence he is prone to draw wrong conclusions. The characteristics of such a sectarian are impartially described in the next chapter.
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