Chapter 15 verse 11
“Striving yogis too are able to realize the soul enshrined in the body. However, those whose minds are not purified cannot cognize it, even though they strive to do so.”
The
paradox of understanding the soul through the material instruments of body,
mind, senses, intellect and ego is explained here. It is not possible to
understand the soul until association with the material realm exists. One has
to sever this material link and go beyond our senses, thoughts and intellect to
understand the soul. Upanishads have used a methodology of say “not this-neti”
to material realm to eventually get us to the state of complete detachment and
then attachment to the Supreme Being. The journey is long and arduous and the
first step should be taken now. Present moment is the best moment to start this
journey. Let us do that in all earnest.
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