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SHRIMAD BHAGVAD GITA-A JAIN PERSPECTIVE
word "I" (Aham) which is used here in this chapter (as well as elseshere) means nothing but the Self (Soul), which is encased in every sentient being. Such identification of Shri Krishna is the clear recognition of the Jain view which rejects the existence of a personalized "God" or any other impersonal authority prevailling and controlling worldly phenomena.
Verses2 and 3 emphasise immortality and eternity of Jiva as does the Jain philosophy
Verse 4 to 11 confirm the Jain view that the Soul (Jiva)being the driving force when in association with Ajiva, becomes the main factor causing manifestations in this universe.
These manifestations reveal the soul as "Payaayaarthic" i.e. the expression of the Soul in a modified form by association with “Ajiva", which is known as "Praktiti" in Sankhya. So far as verse 9 of this group is concerned, Shri Mahadeva Desai, the learned scholar of Gita and a close friend as well as secretary of Gandhiji notes as under in his book 'Gita
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