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( 109 ) 66 Q.---- What position does man occupy in the
creation ? A.-Man is third in the order of these four
classes of Beings i.e. 1. Narki, 2. Vegetable, mineral and animal kingdoms, (Tiryancha) 3. Men and 4. Angels In respect to happiness man occupies the second position to Gods or Angels; in respect to acquisi. tion of knowledge, performance of virtuous deeds, attainment of liberation and attainment of the position of God, man occupies the first position. He holds the same position in respect to do
ing evil. 67 Q.--What powers has soul to become man ?
Has he power to become immortal or God ?
A.-Soul has the following powers to be
come man. 1. The softening down of delusion and
passion into a mild form. 2. Good thoughts. 3. Manifestation of passion bomentarily
only.
