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86 - A Reservoir of Infinite Power
do not change at any time, space or in different conditions, even if they co-exist in the universe or in the same space of the universe.
False perception is the root cause of transmigration. Wrong perception leads to wrong belief in impure forms/ properties and worthless realisations. The soul remains abstract all the time. For example, fasting is said to be done when one is steadfast in self-absorption and not interested in taking food. A soul does not have hands, body or stomach that it takes food or gives up food. The soul is abstract and does not need or take food. Soul's existence is independent of food. It nourishes itself and does not depend on nourishment from other substances, as it is absolutely abstract like space. The soul never really creates any bondage with karmic particles; wrong perception leads to karmic bondage and with right perception one embarks on the path of Moksha and ultimately achieves it. The quality of abstractness helps in developing right perception of the soul.
21. Inactivity (Akartatva) - There is not a single property of the soul which can perform or do anything for other substances. The soul acts as a reservoir of knowledge of other substances but does not cause any action in them as this is alien to the nature of the soul. The soul cannot act as an agent for other matters. Therefore, the soul is absolutely inactive as far as other substances are concerned.
When a soul turns inward and experiences itself, it becomes absolutely active but becomes inactive in case of impure feelings such as attachment, greed, anger, etc. One who has perceived the power of inactivity of the soul, withdraws completely from the actions of Karma.
