य एवं वेत्ति पुरुषं प्रकृतिं च गुणै: सह | सर्वथा वर्तमानोऽपि न स भूयोऽभिजायते || 24 || |
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“The one who understands the interaction between the individual soul and the material nature, along with its modes, realizes that even while engaged in various activities, the individual soul does not undergo any further birth.”
Commentary: This verse emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between the individual soul (Purusha) and material nature (Prakriti) along with its modes (Gunās). The verse suggests that those who possess this understanding realize that the soul, despite being engaged in various actions and experiences within the material world, does not undergo the cycle of birth and death repeatedly.
By comprehending the fundamental nature of the soul and its interaction with the material world, one attains liberation from the cycle of reincarnation. This understanding leads to the realization that the soul is eternal and transcendent, unaffected by the transient nature of material existence.
The verse encourages individuals to cultivate spiritual knowledge and awareness, enabling them to transcend the cycle of birth and death and attain a state of eternal liberation. It highlights the importance of self-realization and the knowledge of the soul’s relationship with the material world in the spiritual journey.