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भास्करनन्दि-विरचितः
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He, who knows truly the nine categories to be known,
constituting sevenfold principles, Which are classified into souls and non-souls,
comprising six substances, of which five are with spatial extension,
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By pramana or valid knowledge, naya or standpoint,
and niksepa or aspect, Should a right believer with knowledge and conduct,
the internal self, be he ever competent enough to realize you, Oh Lord.
40
Souls and non-souls, merit and demerit,
influx and stoppage, Dissociation, bondage, and liberation are considered
to be the nine categories of Reality.
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Therein, a soul is characterized by consciousness
in your doctrine, Oh Lord. And consciousness is like wise consisting of
knowledge and perception.
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