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reminded of the Jain theory of "Guna Sthanaka "the ladder to achieve the highest goal of "Kaivalya". (Ref:Bare outlines of Jainism page,1). When we come to verses 29 to 32 we find Gita fully approving what Achaarang Sutra of Jains tells us in its chapter5 (5) (8)pointing out that every sentient being is apart of the whole universe, and therefore every soul which intends to kill, should realize that the being to be killed is the one himself who wants to kill and the being which suffers pain is the same one who causes pain (Tumasi naama tam chevem jam hanaavyam timansi-i.e. The thing which you want to kill is your own self). Achaarang asserts that it is such consciousness, which generates all round feeling of oneness.
At this stage Arjuna realizes that on account fo our restless mind it is very difficult to achieve equanimity, which the Lord has preached. He therefore requests Shri Krishna how to control mind, which is as uncontrollable as the wind
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