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Rh 501. It is the Upadhi (superimposed attribute) that comes, and it is that alone which goes; that again performs actions and enjoys (their fruits), that alone decays and dies, whereas I ever remain firm like the Kula mountain.

[Kula mountain—mentioned in the Puranas as being wonderfully stable.]

502. There is neither engaging in work nor cessation from it for me who am always the same and devoid of parts. How can that which is One, concentrated, without break, and infinite like the sky, ever exert?

[Concentrated—like a lump of salt which consists of nothing but salt.]

503. How can there be merits and demerits for me who am without organs,