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In the philosophy of the Vedanta, matter is not an entity isolated from the realm of eternity, but is merely an appearance of the Eternal through space, time and causation. The activities of the material world are all consciously directed towards the fulfillment of the cosmic purpose of self-realisation. Matter is not an unwilling self, but a willing cooperator in the grand scheme of the cosmos. Matter appears to be an impediment when the Spirit is forgotten, but when one consciously and deliberately puts forth efforts towards the realisation of the Spirit in one's own self, one would discover that the material universe becomes a stepping stone in the process of this grand ascent.

  1. The material pursuits are a stepping stone to the ultimate realisation of self.

  2. There is but a thin line of demarcation between the inert and the alert, and ultimately both are a pre-requisite to the fulfillment of the real purpose in life.

  3. Though material universe is not eternal, the spirit and the cosmic purpose are.

  4. In the realm of Vedanta, material world is part of the grand scheme of things in which self-realisation is the ultimate purpose.

  5. Vedanta defines matter as the expression of the spirit through space, time and causation.
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Explanation

The theme is clear in the opening lines of the passage. This passage talks about the philosophy of Vedanta with respect to matter.

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