Chapter 37 clearly explains the grave consequence of perceiving a separation between oneself and the ultimate reality, or Parabrahman. The text states that a soul deluded by ignorance may see Brahman as different, leading to the thought, 'Parabrahman is different from me; I am not that, I am something else.' The direct result of holding this 'knowledge of difference' is that the individual is 'always subject to death.' This leads to the eternal cycle of worldly existence, or Samsara, where 'Death follows birth, and rebirth follows death.' Therefore, according to this chapter, the feeling of duality and separation from the Divine is the very mechanism that binds a soul to this relentless cycle of suffering.
According to the provided text, what is the consequence of perceiving a difference between oneself and the Parabrahman?
📖 Chapter 37