Brihadaranyaka I. iv. 2 — "So long as there is a second, there is fear."
Srutis also &c.—e. g. Ghhandogja VIII. xii. i — "This body is mortal, O Indra," &c. ]
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397. By the elimination of all apparent existences superimposed on the Soul, the supreme Brahman — Infinite, the One without a second, and beyond action—remains as Itself.
[Apparent existences— Such as egoism etc.
As Itself—in Its own essence. ]
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398. When the mind-functions are merged in the Supreme Atman, the Brahman, the Absolute— none of this phenomenal world is seen, whence it is reduced to mere talk.
Merged—through the Nirvikalpa Samadhi.
Phenomenal world—created by name and form, hence unreal.
Mere talk—on the lips of others, who are ignorant. Compare Chhandogya VI. i. 4,—All
