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Pratikraman
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then the problem or affliction arises.
How has the world come into existence? It is due to
atikraman (aggression in thoughts, speech, and acts). Kraman
(neutral deeds, deeds that do not have any good or bad
implications) alone does not cause any problems. For example,
if we damage someone’s property and compensate him for the
damage, it is not considered atikraman and therefore pratikraman
is not needed. But to blame someone else for the damage to his
property is atikraman. Atikraman is always taking place, so
you have to do pratikraman. Any activity that takes place as
a normal activity is simply kraman and there is no problem
with that.
Questioner: How do we know if we have done
atikraman?
Dadashri: You will know and so will the other person.
You will perceive it from the expression on his face and you will
feel it too. It will affect you both. That is why pratikraman must
be done.
Anger, pride, attachment, and greed are all considered
atikraman, so if you do pratikraman, they will diminish. If you
do pratikraman immediately after atikraman, your anger, pride,
attachment, and greed will disappear. The worldly life is created
by atikraman and destroyed by pratikraman.
Questioner: So then what is pratikraman?
Dadashri: If a person insults you, you should understand
who the real culprit is behind the insult. Is it the one who insults
or is it the one who feels insulted? This should be determined
first. You must understand that the person who insults you is not
at fault, not even in the slightest degree. He is merely a nimit
(instrument), and it is because of your own karma, which is
unfolding, that you both are brought together. The fault is your