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Chapter IV
MEANS OF SELF-REALIZATION
1. Introductory
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It may be said that according to Srimad the pathway to achieve ātmasiddhi or self-realization or liberation consists of right faith', 'right knowledge' and 'right conduct'. The three are also called 'three jewels' and together they constitute the mokṣa-mārga, that is, the way to liberation. These are the primary or fundamental means. However, there are some prerequisites which are to be practised for successfully following this path. They are detachment, reduction of passions, reduction of worldly activities, urge for self-realization, meditation, study of 'the self' and non-self ' (svādhyāya) and such other things, practice of which is very essential for successful adoption of the 'three primary means, mentioned above.
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