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If a person therefore stays tuned to such detached attitude and maintains equanimity, he does not attract new Karma. His earlier Karmas would steadily drip off, as he bears their consequences. In due course, he would therefore get rid of all the karmas.
Unfortunately, however, it is not possible for a worldly soul to stay tuned to the true nature very long. The Seers have stated that one cannot continuously concentrate on any subject for more than two Ghadies or 48 minutes. Beyond that time, the attention of the aspirant gets diverted. After staying tuned to the true nature, the attention reverts to other aspects. During the periods of such reversal, a person should better be involved in the wholesome activities instead of indulging in the unwholesome ones. Therein lies the preference of Punya over Päp
