Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 yathaidhAmsi samiddho 'gnirbhasmasAtkurute 'rjuna | jñAnAgnih sarvakarmANi bhasmasAtkurute tathA || (4.37) 24 --- Just as a blazing fire reduces the fuel to ashes, O Arjuna, so the Fire of Knowledge reduces all actions to ashes. --- ''The vasanas are of two kinds: bandha hetu (causing bondage) and bhoga hetu (only giving enjoyment). The jnani has transcended the ego and therefore all the causes of bondage are inoperative. Bandhu hetu is thus at an end and prarabdha (past karma) remains as bhoga vasana (to give enjoyment) only. Therefore it is said that sukshma sarira (subtle body) alone survives jnana. Kaivalya says that sanchita karma (stored karma) is at an end simultaneously with the rise of jnana; that agami (karma now collecting) is no longer operative owing to the absence of the sense of bondage; and that prarabdha will be exhausted by enjoyment (bhoga) only. Thus the last one will end in course of time and then the gross body also falls away with it. Sarira traya (the three bodies) and karma traya (the three karmas) are mere phrases meant for the delectation of debaters. A jnani is not affected by any of them. An aspirant is instructed to find out who he is. If he does so, he will take no interest in discussing matters as the above. Find the Self and rest in Peace.' (Talks; 515) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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