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meritorious karmas too are distress on account of dependence on the 'other'. The knowledge of the pure soul through the Self is bliss. Such knowledge drifts towards meditation; in fact, the knowledge itself is transformed into meditation. As the yogi ascends the stages of meditation, he reaches nearer and nearer the aim of uniting and identifying himself with the pure soul. As karmas associated with the soul are washed away, there remains nothing to disturb the rhythmic pulsation of the soul. The pure soul, with bliss as one of its innate attributes, shines in its pristine glory.
Excerpted from: Jain, Vijay K. (2014), “Ācārya Pūjyapāda's
Istopadeśa”, Vikalp Printers, p. 118-119.
This concludes the 'Samādhitantram'
(also known as the 'Samādhisataka') composed by the supremely holy and stainless
Ācārya Pūjyapāda, whose expressions wash away all dirt due to
delusion, attachment and aversion.
O Ascetic Supreme Acārya Pūjyapāda ! With utmost devotion, I apply on my forehead the sacred water
that anoints the most worshipful duo of your feet.
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