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idea is, so long as the nature of non-restraint is not known, it is impossible to know the nature of restraint. Similarly, so long as the nature of selfrestraint is not known, the nature of non-restraint is also not properly known. The knowledge of either depends on the other. This order of evolution (of self-restraint) finds lucid expression in the following verses:
The gradual growth of the excellent truth in the consciousness is accompanied by the gradual distaste for sensuous objects howsoever easily accessible; and conversely the growth of distaste for sensuous objects, howsoever easily accessible, and conversely the growth of distaste for sensuous -objects, howsoever easily accessible, is accompanied by the gradual growth of the excellent truth in the consciousness. 3.18 akammassa vavahāro na vijjai.
There is no designation for the soul freed from the karma. Bhāsyam Sutra 18
On the elimination of the karma, the person becomes free from karma. A. person freed from karma has no designation. 'Designation' means naming or division, e.g., the hellish being, animals, men, gods; similarly child, boy, youth and aged; such and such by name, such and such by lineage.
The person possessed of karma has designation. This is indicated in the Sūtra that follows. 3.19 kammuņā uvāhī jāyai.
The adjunct is produced by karma. Bhajyam Sutra 19
The meaning of adjunct' is denoting, naming or connoting. The adjunct is due to karma. For instance, the designations like happy, unhappy, energetic, depressed, etc., are due to karma.13 3.20 kammam ca padilehãe
Ponder over the function of karma. Bhaoyam Sutra 20
The karma produces adjunct; therefore, the karma should be examined and erased. The bondage is due to karma. The bondage consists of category, duration, intensity and mass. By the investigation of bondage, a proper understanding of the karmic chain is attained. As a result, it is comprehended that
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