What does the text explain about the nature of 'Avidya' or ignorance?

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 50

According to Chapter 50, 'Avidya' (ignorance) is fundamentally an attitude of negativity and self-deprecation, such as viewing oneself as a "sinner, unfortunate, luckless." This mindset is described as a power of Maya that leads to a state of bondage. The text further explains that ignorance can manifest from doubt ('vikalpa'), which can corrupt even a wise person's knowledge. Additionally, a person whose mind is preoccupied with worldly attachments like wealth, luxury, wife, and sons is said to have knowledge that is merely a form of ignorance, as they do not know their own true welfare. Without devotion, this knowledge remains covered by ignorance.


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