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to say that there is wind, because by the rustling of the leaves of the trees etc., the existence of wind is perceptible to us. In the same manner, if anybody asks us whether our forefathers and thousands and lacs of our ancestors existed or not, we have certainly to reply "Yes, they existed" because from our existence, we have to believe that our ancestors also existed.
Where do we see the root (moola) of the tree? Even so, when the question is asked, whether there is root or not, we have to reply that there is root. Without root, how is it possible for the tree, its leaves, flowers and fruits to exist? Therefore, we hold the view that root is the necessary cause. In other words it establishes that because of the effect the cause exists.
The effect (actions) of Atma is perceptible in a living man because a living man moves, walks, plays and does work in various ways. He even thinks, all this is not possible in a dead man. A moment before death movements etc. perceptible in a living being but the moment after death nothing is perceived in the dead body. From this it is evident that there is soul in the living man, that the soul goes away when he dies and Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
