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Verse 27
ultimate truth; only the pure, transcendental point of view reveals the ultimate truth. As per the teachings of Lord Jina, the pure, transcendental point of view is worth knowing as the soul which takes refuge in the ultimate truth is surely the right believer. For the man who is in the impure state, like the householder engaged in virtuous activity, the empirical point of view is recommended.
In order to facilitate proper understanding, the wise teacher (Acārya) emphasizes on some special qualities of a substance to describe it so that the pupil is able to distinguish it from other substances. This division of the qualities of a substance is done only for practical purposes to make it understood. The substance is really an indivisible whole, and can be known truly only by the realization of its entire wholeness. For practical purposes we speak of the attributes of the soul of which the most important are the Three Jewels (ratnatraya) of right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. He who realizes this does not lose himself in distinctions but becomes absorbed in the pure Self and enjoys the nectar of the soul's eternal essence.
The practical standpoint explains that the path to liberation is a combination of right faith, knowledge and conduct, while the real standpoint insists on real meditation that entails absorption in the pure Self. A soul having capabilities so high should remain true to its nature. To become subject to karmic bondage is against the nature of the soul. Absolute oneness of the soul can be realized when it is freed from karmic bondage. It then becomes distinct, untouched by others, not other than itself, indivisible whole (incorporeal), and absorbed in own blessedness.
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