Rajgeeta English Translation and Comentry on Atmasiddhi Shastra

Author(s): Shrimad Rajchandra, Manu Doshi
Publisher: Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

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Räjgeetä
In the last chapter the pupil presented his doubts about the everlastingness of soul. The Guru has heard such arguments before; they are not new to him. He is also aware of the philosophies of Chärväk (non-existence of the soul) and of Buddhism (transient or impermanent nature of soul). He knows that Buddhism has apparently a strong case and most of the spiritual aspirants falter on that point. He is therefore going to address the relevant aspects and show how those philosophies are one-sided and incomplete. The following nine stanzas would convince the pupil about the eternity of soul and dispel the concept of its impermanence.
દેહ માત્ર સંયોગ છે, વળી જડ રૂપી દશ્ય; ચેતનનાં ઉત્પત્તિ લય, કોના અનુભવ વશ્ય?
I૬રશા
Deh Mätra Sanyog Chhe, Vali Jad Roopi Drashya; Chetananä Utpatti Lay, Konä Anubhav Vashya?
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The body is a mere composition; it is lifeless, has a form, and is visible; on whose experience do emergence and extinction of consciousness rest? (62)
Explanation & Discussion: The pupil had contended that the soul might be emerging in the body at birth and disappearing with death. In order to counter it, the Guru asks him to consider the nature of body. It is basically a composition. It is composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, etc. Alternately it can be said that it is composed of five main elements, viz. earth, water, fire, air, and space, which are known as Panchmahäbhoot. To describe it in physical terms, it can be said that it is an organized assemblage of blood, muscles, fat, bones, etc. covered with skin.
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