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impositon”. However the Jain perception is based on the duality of Jiva and Ajiva being separate entities. The same is the belief of Sankhya of Kapila.
Verses 11 and 112 reject the concept of “God” as a distinct authority or a person in human form and show the delusive nature of their senseless action.
Verses 13 to 15 refer to the achievements of “Nishkam Bhakti” (Motive less devotion) born of self surrender or though Jnana Yoga.
Verses 16 to 19 point out to the universal oneness, a concept of holographic functioning of the cosmic scheme. Verses 20 and 21 show that “Sakaam Bhakti” (devotion with motive attached) does bring its fruits, but it is not conducive of final liberation. A mere following of Vedic rituals does not liberate you from the rounds of births and deaths. Verse 22 shows how fruitful is ‘Nishkam Bhakti” (Motive less devotion). Verses 23 to 25 show the catholicity of Indian
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