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### **Chapter 13 - एकस्मिन (The One Reality)**
1. **न च स्वाधीनात्कर्मणो लब्धं न त्यजति किञ्चन।**
**वेदः साक्षिणः सम्यग्न सत्त्वं येन समाश्रितः॥1॥**
**na ca svādīnātkarmaṇo labdhaṁ na tyajati kiñcana |**
**vedaḥ sākṣiṇaḥ samyagnā sattvaṁ yena samāśritaḥ ||1||**
**Phonetic:**
*na ca svādīnātkarmaṇo labdhaṁ na tyajati kiñcana |*
*vedaḥ sākṣiṇaḥ samyag nā sattvaṁ yena samāśritaḥ ||1||*
**Relevance:** One who is rooted in the Self does not abandon any actions, and the witness sees the true state of being by the one who is supported by the essence of truth.
This verse emphasizes the stability and perseverance of a true seeker. In the modern context, it highlights the importance of remaining steadfast and grounded in one’s values and principles, even amidst challenges.
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2. **न हि वेद्यं त्यजति त्यागेन सकलान्तरम्।**
**प्रवृत्तिं च यथा पश्येत्संयुतस्य स्थिता गतिḥ॥2॥**
**na hi vedyaṁ tyajati tyāgena sakalāntaram |**
**pravṛttiṁ ca yathā paśyetsamyutasya sthitā gatiḥ ||2||**
**Phonetic:**
*na hi vedyaṁ tyajati tyāgena sakalāntaram |*
*pravṛttiṁ ca yathā paśyet saṁyutasya sthitā gatiḥ ||2||*
**Relevance:** One does not abandon what is to be known by renunciation, and one sees the progress of activity as a result of combined effort and stable direction.
This verse underscores that true understanding and progress come from recognizing and engaging with the process rather than rejecting it. In today’s world, it encourages active participation and understanding rather than avoidance.
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3. **न सत्त्वनित्यं यत्कर्म परा तत्त्वनिर्णयः।**
**सर्वेऽस्मिन्स तु लोकान्तर्भूततत्त्वज्ञानविकृतः॥3॥**
**na sattvanityaṁ yat karma parā tattva-nirṇayaḥ |**
**sarve'smins tu lokāntarbhūtattva-jñāna-vikṛtaḥ ||3||**
**Phonetic:**
*na sattva-nityaṁ yat karma parā tattva-nirṇayaḥ |*
*sarve'smin tu loka-antarbūta-tattva-jñāna-vikṛtaḥ ||3||*
**Relevance:** Actions that are not constant and are determined by higher principles become transformed through knowledge of the inner reality present in all beings.
This verse highlights that actions are transformed by understanding the deeper reality within all beings. In contemporary life, it suggests that deeper awareness and understanding can change the nature and impact of our actions.
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### **Relevance of Chapter 13 Today:**
Chapter 13 of the **Ashtavakra Gita** focuses on the nature of reality and the understanding of the Self. It emphasizes that true realization involves recognizing the essence of actions and the witness beyond them. In today’s context, this chapter encourages a deeper understanding of one’s actions and their impact, urging individuals to remain grounded in their core values and principles while actively participating in life. It promotes the idea that true wisdom and progress come from integrating inner knowledge with external actions, fostering a balanced and enlightened approach to life.
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