Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka Sanjivani -Swami Ramsukhdas
Chapter 18
Philosophers differ, in their views about the universe. Some of them regard it as unreal, like a dream, others hold it, as kaleidoscopic like a body, while still some others believe, in its existence, like water, which always remains in the form of snow, cloud, vapour etc., but never perishes. Thus they hold different views. But they all agree, that perishable matter has no affinity, with the imperishable self. So a striver, instead of being entangled in discussions and arguments, whether matter is real or unreal, or beyond the real and the unreal etc., should give up affinity, with the universe, an evolute of Matter. In fact, the universe including, this body is ever undergoing a change, while the soul ever remains the same, without any modifications. A striver, has to realize this fact.
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References
- ↑ The term Phalam' has been used in plural number because such people expect the fruit in the form of comforts, luxuries, praise, honour and fame etc., here and in heaven hereafter. According to the opinion of the Lord, desire for all these fruits should be renounced.