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knows the Atman likewise is a Samyak Jnani (the knower of truth).
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30. He, who having known and ascertained the nature of the self and the not-self, gives up Para-Bhavas (attributes or conditions of the not-self) and becomes firmly established in his Shuddha Atma (pure self), is said to possess the Samyak Charitra (proper or right conduct).
31. O Prabhakara Bhatta! The Lakshan (distinguishing attribute) of a Bhakta (lover) of the three jewels, that is, right belief, right knowledge and right conduct, is that he does not meditate upon any object other than his Shuddha Atman (pure soul), the centre of numerous good qualities.
32. He who knows the Atman as possessing Nirmala Jnana (pure knowledge) and as essentially existing in the unity of the three jewels, becomes the worshipper of Moksha, and ⚫ contemplates upon his Shuddha Atman (pure self) alone.
33. Those Maha Munis (great saints) who, having realized their Nirmala (pure) and Jnanamace (omniscient) Atman become immersed in meditation, verily soon obtain the Moksha-Pada (status of being free from the Karmas, i.e., Godhood).
34. The general awareness or knowledge of things which precedes the knowledge of their detail is Darshan.
35. First comes Darshan and then Jnana which is that by which an object can be known in its particular aspect or detail.
36. A Parigraha-rahit (devoid of attachment for the worldly objects) Jnani (sage) being immersed in meditation, bears all pleasures and pains with equanimity, that is, he does not become elated while surrounded by prosperity, nor does he feel depressed amidst adversity. He remains indifferent to both, and thus destroys his Karmas.
36*1. There is no use of indulging in bodily afflictions and pain, which only weakens the body; without the subsidence of passions and cool and calm mind there is no weakening of the passions; life-long severe austerities and penances do not
