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difference cannot be explained without accepting the theory of karma-bandha and their fruit - giving powers.
iii) The above reasoning makes it clear that enjoyment and suffering is according to one's own actions, either mental, oral or physical and hence agency of God is not at all necessary. If one refrains from doing actions, one will not have karma-bandha and will not enjoy or suffer any fruits.52
V. The pupil seems to have been convinced that the soul is the author of its own actions as well as the enjoyer of the fruits of karmas, but now he has an objection about the attainment of liberation of the soul.
Objections:
Soul has not been liberated yet and it is in bondage from indefinite times. If its actions are auspicious, it enjoys the life of celestial Gods and if actions are inauspicious, it has to go to hell and thus the soul can never be liberated.53
Answer:
If it is accepted that actions, either auspicious or inauspicious, bear fruits, it is obvious and it must be
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