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Ivi
We now take up the fourth and last of the
points stated by Dr. Thibaut-the relation of
the Jiva (individual soul) to Brahman. Do the
Sutras, or do they not, lay down the doctrine
that the Jiva is in reality identical with Brah-
man and appears different only by adhyaropa or
the false surmise due to ignorance. Dr. Thibaut
truly remarks that "this question is in fact only
another aspect of the Maya question." Now
that the Maya question is disposed of and the
objections against Sankara's doctrine regarding
it shown to be unfounded, we may regard the
identity of Jiva and Brahman also as proven.
Dr. Thibaut, however, thinks that it "yet
requires a separate treatment." Let us, again,
critically follow his argument.
Dr. Thibaut says :- -"The Sutras in which
the size of the individual soul is discussed
can hardly be understood in Sankara's sense".
The Sutras referred to are contained in
Adhyaya II, Pada II (19-32) and form the
thirteenth adhikarana of the Pada.
The
question discussed is whether the individual
soul is anu (minute) or vibhu (all-pervading).
We now take up the fourth and last of the
points stated by Dr. Thibaut-the relation of
the Jiva (individual soul) to Brahman. Do the
Sutras, or do they not, lay down the doctrine
that the Jiva is in reality identical with Brah-
man and appears different only by adhyaropa or
the false surmise due to ignorance. Dr. Thibaut
truly remarks that "this question is in fact only
another aspect of the Maya question." Now
that the Maya question is disposed of and the
objections against Sankara's doctrine regarding
it shown to be unfounded, we may regard the
identity of Jiva and Brahman also as proven.
Dr. Thibaut, however, thinks that it "yet
requires a separate treatment." Let us, again,
critically follow his argument.
Dr. Thibaut says :- -"The Sutras in which
the size of the individual soul is discussed
can hardly be understood in Sankara's sense".
The Sutras referred to are contained in
Adhyaya II, Pada II (19-32) and form the
thirteenth adhikarana of the Pada.
The
question discussed is whether the individual
soul is anu (minute) or vibhu (all-pervading).