A wise man never confounds the Atman, which is birthless and deathless, with
that which has beginning and end. Therefore, when he sees his senses and his
physical organism waxing and waning, he knows that his real Self within can
never be affected by these outer changes, so he remains unmoved.


VII

Higher than the senses is the mind, higher than the mind is the
intellect, higher than the intellect is the great Atman, higher
than the Atman is the Unmanifested.


VIII

Beyond the Unmanifested is the all-pervading and imperceptible
Being (Purusha). By knowing Him, the mortal is liberated and
attains immortality.

This division of the individual into senses, mind, intellect,
self-consciousness, undifferentiated creative energy and the Absolute Self is
explained in the commentary of verse XI, Part Third.


IX

His form is not to be seen. No one can see Him with the eye. He
is perceived by the heart, by the intellect and by the mind.
They who know this become immortal.