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This is what I ask thee. It behoveth thee to tell me. Indeed, O ruler of men, do tell me this according to the true import of the Vedas! ""Janaka said, 'Without the aid of an understanding cleansed by study of the scriptures and without that true conception of all things which is known by the name of Vijnana, the attainment of Emancipation is impossible.
In agreement with the use made of this passage by the Purvapakshin, vijnana must here be understood in the sense of avidya. Vijnanasabdena vividham jnayate-neneti karanavyutpattya-vidya-bhidhiyate. Sru. The distinction is illustrated by the different views Perception and Inference cause us to take of the nature of the flame of the lamp.
The mystery which is threefold the Vedas, Yoga, and Vijnana Dharma, Artha, and Kama also various books upon the subject of Dharma, Artha, and Kama; also rules for the conduct of mankind; also histories and discourses with various srutis; all of which having been seen by the Rishi Vyasa are here in due order mentioned as a specimen of the book.
That the word vijnana, although denoting the knowing Self, yet has a neuter termination, is meant to denote it as something substantial. We hence conclude that he who is different from the Self consisting of knowledge, i.e. the individual Self, is the highest Self which consists of bliss.
The mystery which is threefold the Vedas, Yoga, and Vijnana Dharma, Artha, and Kama also various books upon the subject of Dharma, Artha, and Kama; also rules for the conduct of mankind; also histories and discourses with various srutis; all of which having been seen by the Rishi Vyasa are here in due order mentioned as a specimen of the book.
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