The Upanishads - Mandhata Global

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The separateness of the jiva and Atman, which has
been declared in the earlier section of the Upanishads,
dealing with the creation, is figurative, because this
section states only what will happen in the future. This
separateness cannot be the real meaning of those
passages.
15
The scriptural statements regarding the creation,
using the examples of earth, iron and sparks, are for
the purpose of clarifying the mind. Multiplicity does
not really exist in any manner.
16
There are three stages of life, corresponding to the
threefold understanding of men: inferior, mediocre and
superior. Scripture, out of compassion, has taught this
discipline for the benefit of the unenlightened.
17
The dualists, firmly clinging to their conclusions,
contradict one another. The non-dualists find no
conflict with them.
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