The soul in your body, filled with ignorance and associated with anger and greed, is what constitutes death.
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Sanat-sujata
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Just as the body is destroyed when it comes under the influence of death, death itself is destroyed when it comes under the influence of knowledge.
A person who has not controlled their senses cannot be saved from their sinful actions by the Sama, Rig, or Yajus Vedas.
By destroying sin through virtue, one's soul is enlightened by knowledge.
Asceticism that is free from flaws like desire can lead to liberation and is considered successful. On the other hand, asceticism tainted by vanity and lack of devotion is deemed unsuccessful.
There is only one Brahman, which is the ultimate truth. The concept of multiple deities arises from a lack of understanding of this one truth.
However, the person who seeks Brahman through truth achieves their desired goals effortlessly.
One who has only read the Vedas does not truly understand the ultimate reality that they describe. However, one who is established in truth understands the object of knowledge presented in the Vedas.
The Brahman you're asking about with such joy is not easily attained. After the senses have been restrained and the will has been merged in the pure intellect, a state of complete absence of worldly thought is reached.
He who dedicates himself to Brahmacharya, a life of ascetic austerities, and thus purifies his body, is truly wise. Through this, he becomes like a child, free from evil passions, and ultimately triumphs over death.
Sorrow, anger, covetousness, lust, ignorance, laziness, malice, self-importance, continuous desire for gain, affection, jealousy, and evil speech - these twelve faults are destructive of men's lives.
Righteousness, truth, self-control, contentment, modesty, renunciation, love for others, charity, knowledge of scriptures, patience, and forgiveness - these twelve are the practices of a Brahmana.
The primary seed of the universe, called Mahayasas, is free from imperfections, is pure knowledge, and shines with brilliance.
However, if someone seeks liberation without giving up desire, they must follow the prescribed path of action, taking care to eliminate the possibility of retracing their steps.
The wise person, however, achieves success through knowledge (inaction).
Sanat-sujata said, 'Since the Supreme Soul cannot be understood by the Vedas or the mind, it is called mauna.
The Vedas also declare that the Supreme Soul and the universe are different and not identical.
Anger, lust, greed, ignorance of right and wrong, discontent, cruelty, malice, vanity, grief, love of pleasure, envy, and speaking ill of others are generally considered human flaws.
Self-control, renunciation, and self-awareness are the means to achieve liberation.
People consider themselves wise without understanding the ultimate reality, and driven by a desire for happiness, they engage in studies, charitable acts, and sacrifices.