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require being left in the kiln and then with a few strokes of a
hammer you can beat the metal into shape. There are so many
different kinds of irons; the soul within is the pure soul; it is
paramatma (the Supreme Soul) and iron is the iron. These are
all elements.
Declare Your Faults Openly
Questioner : I am not attentive towards certain matters
in the home. People at home keep telling me to be more
attentive and alert, but I am unable to do so. What should I do?
Dadashri : Nothing. If people in the house tell you to
pay attention, then you should say, “Yes, I will,” and you should
decide to do so. Despite doing this, if something goes wrong,
then you should tell them you are not able to maintain your
attention. You will have to bring about a resolution will you not?
If someone tells me to pay attention to something, I will, but if
despite doing so, I slip up, I will tell them that I was not able
to do it.
It is like this, if you are able to forget the fact that you are
older, then you will be able to accomplish your task. If you
become like a child, you will be able to resolve matters with
equanimity very nicely. I am like a child, and that is why I tell
it like it is. I may say one thing or another. What use is there
in exercising seniority?
Those who are faced with trials and tribulations are
blessed, so deal with your problems and do not become
stubborn. You should expose your fault by stating so, directly
and openly. And if the other person is blaming you, then you
should be happy and tell them you are glad that they discovered
your mistake.
Red Flag-Green Flag
There must be some mistake on your part, which is why