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(Karmic particles). It occupies space depending upon the size of the body-the tall ones occupy more space when compared to the shorter, and fat people occupy more space compared to the slim ones. The soul occupies same space as that of the body and exists concurrently with the body. In each soul and atom, time is embodied. That is, as our thought or body changes-grows from childhood to older age-time facilitates better understanding of changes. The soul and body are able to move due to the medium of motion and able to come to rest or stay in a stationary state through the medium of rest. The above is only an example of human body. In the same way, the entire Universe, with its infinite number of objects, continues to function forever without any substance disturbing or interfering in the functioning of other substances. Each substance is working independently in its own way.
Analysis of Mundane Existence - What are the factors that have led to the present state of existence of the soul. Self-realisation means knowing the true existence/state of the self,. What are the forces, which prevent self-realisation? It is the ignorance about the pure soul. Alternatively, these are called Karmas. Liberation from the Karmic bondage leads to emancipation (Moksha).
This universe is always full of inanimate Karmic particles. The moment a soul perceives the worldly objects contrary to their true nature, these particles are attracted to a soul and bondage between the soul and Karmic particles takes place. This attraction is like that between a piece of iron and a magnet. Note that Karmas are of two types-perceptionbased and particles-based. When we use the word Karma, it denotes both the types as these happen together at the same time. Thus, the wrong perceptions of things around
