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on the lack of transparency and self-evident character, will not satisfy the rigorous standards of a secular concept. Like the sky is infinite, the pure soul is infinite in character from all angles, absolutely transparent without veil of secrecy. All the properties of the soul manifest completely and perfectly in the state of pure soul and hence nothing remains hidden nor any other substance can prevent/hide the true nature of the pure soul. Like the sky, the pure soul cannot be burnt, destroyed or hidden. Like the sky, the pure soul does not give up it's own characteristics, does not interfere in the functioning of other substances and maintains it's own identity and eternal nature.
The pure soul is self-evident like the earth. The earth is well known to everybody as beings live on the earth. Similarly, the pure soul is known to all those who contemplate on it.
17. Apostle of Peace - The secular path must be replete with peace and happiness and the fruits of adoption of this path should be eternal ecstasy and supreme enjoyment. Temporary or illusory happiness is non-secular. Violence cannot be a secular path as it is antithesis of peace and happiness.
Non-violence is the quintessence of secular concept. There will be no violence to others in thought, word and deed in the secular concept. Pre-occupation with the senses or worldly pleasures cannot yield happiness. The peace of soul is distinct from that of senses or arising out of calmness of senses. Real peace arising out of self-realisation is divine, secular, sublime and unprecedented in one's life. Thus, the pure soul is indeed the apostle of peace-anywhere and everywhere.
