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which is the religion of the Soul (Atma dharma). The essence
of a human life is to use your mind, body and speech for the
good of others.
[3] Does Suffering Really Exist?
There Is No Suffering Where There Is the Right Belief
Questioner : Dada, tell us something about suffering.
Where does it come from?
Dadashri : If you are the Self, then there is no suffering.
If you are ‘Chandulal’ (the relative self) then there is suffering.
If you are the Self, then there is no unhappiness; all suffering will
dissolve. “I am Chandulal,” is an incorrect belief, “This is my
wife, this is my mother, my father, my uncle,” are all beliefs;
these false beliefs give rise to suffering. If the wrong beliefs go
away and the right belief arises, then there is no suffering.
People like you whose basic needs are taken care of should
experience no suffering. All suffering is the result of wrong
beliefs and misunderstanding.
Definition of Suffering
True unhappiness is when you are hungry and you do not
get any food to eat for hours on end; it is when you do not get
any water to drink when you are thirsty. Would you also not be
miserable if you were desperate and were not allowed to go to
the toilet? Such miseries can be considered true suffering.
Questioner : That is all fine, but if you look at the world,
nine out of ten people are suffering.
Dadashri : Not nine out of ten, but possibly only two
out of every thousand are somewhat happy. The rest all
continue to suffer fro m inner turmoil day and night. If you roast
sweet potatoes, how many sides will they roast from?
Questioner : How can one take advantage of this
constant suffering?