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2. A-kryāvāda-All the objects in the Universe do not exist in the same state even for a moment. How is any Kriya 'action) possible with Atma, whose existence is transitory? There is a destruction of existence sociated with its origination It is also called Atmâdi-năstitva-vada. The Ksanika vâda (trars toriness and Śúnya-vāda (absolute nothingress) of the Buddhists are included in this. The adherents of this theory do not admit the existence of cause and its effect as a fixed rule indicating the existence of Atmâ (the Soul).
3 A-jnānorāda :---' The adherents of this theory believe that all the activities of this life are done by Ajrāna (ignorance). They do not admit that deeds done in previous lives have an intimate bearing as cause and effect on future existences.
These people say that Jnana (Knowledge) is not beneficial, because with the existence knowledge, there is a likelihood of there being its adversary propounding contrary propositions. There will be frequent discussions The mind will become polluted and there will be a succession of Samsara (worldly existences). When anyone takes the shelter of ignorance, pride does not exist in him, and his mind does not become polluted. There is, thus, no bondage of evil Karmans and there is no increase of Samsara (worldly existerce).
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Such were the notions of Ajnāna Vādirs Buddhistic books shed some light on this topic In relation to the discussion with Sanjaya (Bilatți putia) in Săinar na-phala Sutta, Gautama Buddha says. If you are desirous of having an explanation about the future existence of Atma the Soul I shall explain its future existence But if they ask me whether its form is like this? I have nothing to say. If they ask m what its frm is like? I have nothing to say. If they ask me whether it is diferent from this? I have nothing to say.
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