356. As chalk (when applied to whiten the surface of another thing) does not become that thing but remains as chalk (on the surface of that thing), so the Self while knowing an object remains as the knower and known and does not become the object known (which is other than the Self).

357. As chalk (when applied to whiten the surface of another thing) does not become that thing but remains as chalk (on the surface of that thing), so the Self while perceiving an object remains as the perceiver and does not become the object perceived (which is other than the Self).

358. As chalk (when applied to whiten the surface of another thing) does not become that thing but remains as chalk (on the surface of that thing), so the Self (while renouncing the external possessions) remains as the disciplined abstainer and does not become one with the renounced possessions (which are other than the Self).

359. As chalk (when applied to whiten the surface of another thing) does not become that thing but remains as chalk (on the surface of that thing), so right faith the Tattvas remains as right faith and does not become one with the Tattvas.