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there is an endless flow of new things. Things come and go but
the elderly should not meddle with that. They do not have to do
anything that does not suit them. If they do not like ice cream,
they do not have to eat it but instead many become
contemptuous towards it. These differences of opinions arise
because of the changing times. Children behave according to
the times. The very definition of illusion (moha) is that new
things keep coming out and will continue to attract the beholder.
From a very young age, I had come to a conclusion through my
intellect, that this world was changing constantly, for better or
for worse. And, I also concluded that no one has the ability or
the power to change this world. Nevertheless, I am saying that
you should change and adjust according to the times. If your
son wears a new hat, do not say, “Where on earth did you get
that?” Instead, just compliment him on the cap and ask him,
“Where did you buy such a nice cap? How much was it? Did
you get it on sale?” Adjust in this way.
Have you seen youngsters walk around with their
headphones (walkman)? It is a newfound interest that has come
into these poor children’s lives. This is a new phase in their
development. If one were spiritually developed, he would lose
interest in it and not go around with it stuck on his ears all day.
After trying a new thing once, he would lose interest. New fads
have to be experienced just once, not continuously. This is a
new kind of fascination for their ears and that is why they listen
to the headphones all day long.
They have newly begun their life in the human form.
Those who have passed through the human life form thousands
of times, will not continue to be fascinated by anything.
Questioner : Children like to go out a lot.
Dadashri : Children are not tied or bound to us;
everyone is in his or her individual bondage. All you can do is