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(pttr) everything. The S'ruti (Tai. Ar., 1-23) says: "I
indeed existed here before. As he existed before, he is
called Purusba." Or because he resides (shad) in the
excellent ones (Pttru), or because he bestows (San to give)
rewards (Pttru, reward), or because destroys (Sya to cut)
the forms or worlds (Pllru) during Pralaya, or he- pervades
(Pur) and resides (Sad) in
(Mahabharata Udyo., 70-11)
everything. The fifth Veda
says : "He is named the
Supreme Person since he pervades and resides (in every-
thing)."
15. The witness (Sakshi).
Because he cognises by his own wisdom (Bodha)
everything directly with no veil between. According
to the Panini Sutras the word ' Sakshi ' is derived from
sa+akshi meaning the direct cogniser.
16. The knowor of the field (Kshetrajnah), J 6 and 17
are one in Ku.
Because he cognises (Jna) the vehicle (Kshetra). Lord
(Bh. Glta, 13-2) says : " Understand Me as the knower of
the field."
17. The undecaying (Aksharah).
The same (Kshetrajna) is the undecaying Supreme Self.
Or ' Akshara ' from the root as to enjoy* The word ' only
{Eva) in the text denotes that there is no real distinction
between the Kshetrajna (the knower of the field) and
Akshara (the undecaying), as the S'ruti (Chcha. Up., 6-8-7)
" That art thou " ; and the word ' ' and (cha in the text)
indicates that the only difference between the two lies in
the former being phenomenal ; its permanence as under-
stood by th.e world at large is not supported by authorities.
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18. The union (Yogah).
" The realisation of oneness of the Individual and the
Supreme Spirit, by keeping under control the senses of
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