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soul etc.. If one can constantly remain in soulconsciousness (ätma-bhāva) by practising above things, attaining liberation becomes easier.
In the foregoing pages we have presented the philosophy and analysis of the six tenets. Now we may present a detailed analysis of atmasiddhi systematically as it occurs in the text of the poem.
In the introductory part of the poem, Śrīmad has discussed certain very important points, which an aspirant must understand to be able to set himself on the path of self-realization and be a master of fearlessness and bliss forever. Elsewhere, he has clearly. stated that these six tenets are preached by the great prophets with a view to awakening human beings from the slumber of endless lives of sufferings.35 The composition helps the aspirants to be free from ego, attachment and other passions and make them aware that they are souls and have all potentials in themselves, necessary for achieving God-hood.
The poem Ātma -siddhi is not only a poem; it is a complete and comprehensive science and philosophy of self-realization. Śrīmad has, in the beginning stated the purpose of composing the poem and then described
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