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अचिन्त्यं चिन्त्यमानोऽपि चिन्तारूपं भजत्यसौ, त्यक्त्वा तद्भावनं तस्मादेवमेवाहमास्थितः। ॥5॥

acintyaṁ cintyamāno'pi cintārūpaṁ bhajatyasau, tyaktvā tadbhāvanaṁ tasmād-evam-evāham-āsthitaḥ. (5)

This verse suggests that when we try to understand the ultimate reality, we often end up just reflecting our own thoughts. By letting go of these thoughts, we can truly connect with our true self.

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