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My understanding of the phrase "Nischala tatwe Jeevan mukthi" ("నిశ్చల తత్వే జీవన్ముక్తి "). "From Unwavering nature to Liberation of life"

For those who are not familiar with the phrase, it is a line from Adi Shankaracharya's most famous composition Bhaja Govindam where he tries to tell people to have devotion. I am not the person who accepts the 'truth by authority'. I however do not disregard any statement made by an authority. I rather carefully examine the element of truth by logically reasoning them against its possibilities and impossibilities. Considering the way "the great Adhi Shankaracharya" was introduced to me, as a great saint, philosopher and above all a well-established Yogi, it could be easy for me to accept his authority and believe that " Nischala tatwam " (Unwavering nature) leads to " Jeevan Mukthi " (Liberation). Also, I personally didn't feel capable enough to test it. Although I pretend to accept that statement, I had no means to verify it. My thinking mind could not accept that statement without proper reasoning. It, as usual, demands the logical step...