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points but infinite souls can exist together in this definite and fixed space. In the state of Moksha on the top of the world, there are infinite souls in limited space but each is separate and their properties such as knowledge, bliss, vision etc, remain separate and perfect without any interference from any other soul. Those who do not understand this characteristic of space think that a soul merges in other souls in the state of Moksha, like light merging with another light and there is no separate existence in the state of Moksha, not knowing that such souls are independent and enjoy individual bliss for ever.
In Moksha, the shape and size of the soul is slightly less than the physical body of the ultimate birth. This is because the soul is not present in nails etc. Other than the size and posture being standing or sitting in padmasana, there are no differences among souls in terms of other properties. Of course, the length or breadth will be different besides sitting/standing postures as different individuals have different heights in the ultimate human birth.
The soul is the only substance where these spaces contract or expand in the process of transmigration. This process continues until a soul achieves Moksha, after which there are no changes in its space. These space-points cannot be seen or verified but can be experienced and realised. The souls functioning-its sovereignty and independence is confined to its territory only and not beyond it. Such realisation of the nature of the soul promotes true detachment from worldly activities and ultimately leads to salvation.
25. Self Pervading (Swadharma-Vyapak) - Selfpervading nature of the pure soul ensures maintenance of identical/uniform nature in all existences and preservation of all properties. However, an ignorant person thinks that he
