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and the instrumental cause i, e. the suitability of environment at the time of the action being performed by the substantive cause, is empiricially and conventionally termed as a cause but it is not a true (real) This is elaborated as under :---
cause.
Spiritually speaking, when and where the ability (worthiness) of substantive cause (upadan) has reached to obtain or to undergo a particular modification, the ability (Presence) of some suitable instrumental cause (Nimitta) is also definitely found as co-existent cause then and there. Both upadan and Nimitta are contemporaneous. One has not to wait for Nimitta Karanas; they will be present there, provided the ability of Upadan is reached. Besides this, one also cannot collect or bring the suitability of Nimittas. One, who does not believe in this truth of relationship between Upadan and Nimitta, cannot lead himself independently to the right path of salvation and instead will lead himself to Karmic bondage.
Those who observe all the outward rules of conduct, imagining that they are walking on the path which leads 'Moksha' (emancipation), are entirely mistaken. Even good virtuous conduct
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