Rajgeeta English Translation and Comentry on Atmasiddhi Shastra

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

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Characteristics of Sectarians
his own viewpoint. The second is internal detachment, which a sectarian cannot cultivate because of the same reason. The third is straightforwardness, which can come forth by overcoming vanity, deception, etc. The fourth is impartial attitude, which comes from an open mind. Only an open-minded person remains receptive; that enables him to dispassionately evaluate different viewpoints. Dispassionateness is thus the antithesis of sectarianism. As such, a sectarian fails to resort to it.
It would be easy to understand that one, who calms down the defilement, does not stay attached to the worldly aspects. Detachment is thus implied in a calmed-down state. Similarly straightforwardness and impartiality flow from such a state. Calming of defilement thus brings forth other attributes. Since a sectarian does not possess these attributes, he cannot undertake true spiritual pursuit. As such, he continues to move in the worldly cycle of birth and death.
લક્ષણ કહ્યાં મતાર્થીનાં, મતાર્થ જાવા કાજ; ed se hicHielai, zich-He Yually.
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Lakshan Kahyän Matärthinän, Matartha Jävä Käj; Have Kahun Ätmärthinän, Ätma-artha Sukhasaj.
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The characteristics of the sectarian have been stated in order to avert them; now I am describing those of the truth seeker for the sake of spiritual bliss. (33)
Explanation & Discussion: The description of sectarian people ends here. It is not meant to put down any one. The purpose is to show the drawbacks of sectarianism, so that the aspirants can
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