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Chapter 12
This fact, of regarding the Lord as the supreme goal, has already been pointed out, in the fifty-fifth verse of the eleventh chapter, and in the sixth verse of the twelfth chapter. In this verse, it has been repeated again. It proves, that it plays an important role, in the path of devotion. When a striver, regards the Lord, as the supreme goal, by God's grace, he is naturally inspired to practise spiritual discipline, and all the stumbling blocks, to his spiritual progress vanish.
Dharmyamrtamidam yathoktam:- The five groups, consisting of thirty-nine marks, of enlightened devotees, are full of righteousness or wisdom, having no trace of umighteousness. Such a, discipline is like nectar. So it has been called Dharmyamrta' (the nectar of wisdom). But, this path can be followed only, when a striver has the only aim of God-realization, without hankering after riches, honour, praise, prosperity and pleasure etc.
In every group, all the marks are full of nectar of wisdom. So a striver, can follow anyone of the groups, by regarding those virtues, as model.
Every striver, possesses these virtues partly, and he also possesses, evils. Every being possesses both virtues and vices. One can renounce vices totally, but it is not possible for him to renounce virtues, totally., An enlightened soul, possesses only virtues, according to his spiritual path and temperament. So virtues, have been divided into five groups. But vices are to be renounced totally, so these are not divided, into groups.
A striver, keeps good company, but he does not totally avoid, bad company. He has self-control, but he also, loses it. He practises spiritual practice, but also indulges in, anti-spiritual activities. So he does not attain perfection, he remains, like common mundane people. Moreover, so long as, he possesses vices also, with virtues, he is proud of virtues; and pride, is the root of wicked nature. Therefore, a striver should follow this nectar of wisdom, by renouncing all vices, otherwise he will not realize, God. He should try his best, to do away with evils. If he finds himself unable, to get rid of these, he should pray to God, with restlessness.
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