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Chapter 12
As 'this is a paper currency'—it is known, then ignorance of it is removed but if there is greed to get more and more money, the money provides a special taste (relish). Similarly in devotion there is a singular relish. It means that in the world as greed for money has attraction for a man, similarly love for God has attraction for a devotee, but knowledge has no such attraction. Greed for wealth causes downfall but love elevates a devotee to a higher peak of devotion than knowledge does. There is not that relish in an object and in the knowledge of that object as is in the attraction for that object.
In the Path of Discrimination (Jnanayoga) there is assumption of both the real and the unreal together, so a trace of subtle ego persists for a long time. This subtle ego viz., the trace of ego persists even on having attained salvation. This subtle ego does not lead to the cycle of birth and death but it is a stumbling block to have 'abhinnata' (intimate love or inseparation) with God. Therefore by following the path of discrimination, the wise men (Jnanis) or philosophers can attain salvation; but they may become 'abhinna' with God viz., they may have true devotion (love) for God—this is not the rule. It is because of the subtle ego that there are differences of opinions among philosophers and their philosophical thoughts. But in the path of faith (Bhaktiyoga), a devotee from the outset, does not assume any other independent existence besides God. Therefore God and he become inseparable (abhinna). Both being inseparable viz., with the dawn of sincere love, the subtle ego and all philosophical differences of opinions evolving from the subtle ego are totally wiped out.[1]
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