According to Chapter 19, there is a general rule that friendship exists between those of similar nature. The union of the Soul (Atma) and the body is called a 'supreme, unavoidable exception' because they are fundamentally different. The body is described as perishable and subject to change, while the Soul is changeless and imperishable. Despite this inherent difference, their affection for one another is extraordinary, to the point where they cannot bear to be separate. The text states that it is precisely because of this immense love between the transient body and the eternal Soul that the cycle of worldly existence, or Samsara, continues to perpetuate.
Chapter 19 discusses the connection between the Soul and the body. Can you explain this relationship and why it is considered a 'supreme, unavoidable exception'?
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