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knowledge of a true believer is right knowledge. Similarly, one should know elsewhere.
And if somewhere general statements are found, the same should not be treated as correct degree to degree. For example, the circumference is described to be three times of the diameter but minutely speaking it is somewhat more than three times. Likewise, one should know elsewhere..
And, somewhere, the exposition is found from the predominance point of view, the same should not be taken as stated, in all respects. For example, the Jivas of Mithyadrishti Gunasthana i.e., first Gunasthana and of Sasādan Gunasthana i.e., second Gunasthana are described as Papa Jivas (vicious souls), the Jivas of the fourth Gunasthana, i.e., vowless right believers, etc., are described as Punya Jivas (virtuous souls). This is stated from the predominance point of view but minutely speaking both the types of Jivas may be found in smaller or greater measure having virtuous and vicious dispositions. Similarly, one should know elsewhere.
In the same way, many other different descriptions are found; the same should be known appropriately.
Thus, the methodology of exposition in Karanaanuyoga is concluded.
Methodology of Exposition in Charanaanuyoga
Now the methodology of exposition in Charanaanuyoga is explained:
In Charanaanuyoga, that aspect of religious conduct has been preached, in the manner, which is comprehensible by Jivas. In fact, the religion is the real form of liberation-path and its instrumental causes are conventionally called religion. Therefore, from the predominance of Vyavahara Naya (conventional standpoint) the kinds and subdivisions of various types of conventional religion (Upachar Dharma) are described in this Anuyoga,because in real aspect of religion (Nishchaya Dharma) there is no place for acceptance and renunciation of any thing and in the lower spiritual stages it is not possible for Jivas to give up rambling state of thoughts, therefore, here this Jiva is preached to give up irreligious acts and adopt religious practices.
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