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PURUSHARTHA-SIDDHYUPAYA
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There is some truth in every religion. The mistake, however is that partial truths are taken as whole truths. There is an undue clinging to one aspect of things and the other aspects are ignored and denied. A true believer does not obstinately stick to one-sided views. This is called Nikankshita Anga.
क्षुत्तृष्णाशीतोष्णप्रभृतिषु नानाविधेषु भावेषु । द्रव्येषु पुरीषादिषु विचिकित्सा नैव करणीया ॥ २५ ॥
25. He should not exhibit a feeling of disgust at the various conditions caused by hunger, thirst, cold, heat, etc. or at the sight of excrement etc. This is termed Nirvichkitsita Anga.
Commentary.
A true believer realises the true nature of things as they are ; and looks at everything with a dispassionate attitude. Physical conditions due to the operation of Karmas would induce in him a feeling of pity and not disgust. He would try to help one who is in distress, and would not simply turn his back in disgust. Foul excretions are mere physical conditions of matter, brought about by natural causes. He has no disgust for such conditions. He would however take proper action as suits the occasion. Cleanliness is a part of discipline. लोके शास्त्राभासे समयाभासे च देवताभासे । नित्यमपि तत्वरुचिना कर्तव्यममढदृष्टित्वम् ॥ २६ ॥
26. In this world, he who has faith in the Tattwas (the Seven principles) should never have a superstitious belief in a fallacious scripture, an unreal doctrine, or a false deity.
___Commentary. The true believer should keep his views ever clear, and uninflu. enced by pseudo-scriptures, plausible theories, and misrepresented deities. This is Amudha Drishti Anga. धर्मोऽभिवर्द्धनीयः सदात्मनो मार्दवादिभावनया।
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