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The Self Realization
Attending to the view absolute, One should perform all freedom-means. 131
A disciple aspiring for Liberation should continue to follow the means for it as enjoined by his spiritual saviour and should not stop or leave them simply on hearing the doctrinal truths from the pure metaphysical view-points that the Self is ever free, unattached and perfect. Many intellectual theorists misguide themselves and indulge in committing sins with an understanding that since the Self is ever free, unattached, pure and perfect their sins will not defile their souls. Such men not only leave religion but become positively irreligious, and immoral. The only way to save such souls is to impress upon them the need of an enlightened Guru for a right understanding of doctrinal truths described in the scriptural texts, and this book is meant for it. Right understanding of the nature of the Self and appropriate conduct both together can yield Liberation. One without the other can increase Self-delusion and ignorance and is unavailing for Liberation.
नय निश्चय एकांतथी, आमां नथी कहेल ।
gohid 2446R AFE, ET AT 1193811 Naya nishchaya ekantathi, ama nathi kahela, Ekante vyavahara nahi, banne satha rahela. 132 Neither absolute view one-sided, Nor stand-point practical alone, In this Gospel is emphasized, But both together are due shown. 132
Here in this book the harmony of the metaphysical and practical standpoints is everywhere kept in view-where one is emphasised the other is
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