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that is taking place now is because of the strength that was
previously asked for.
Questioner: Everything from our previous lifetime is in
the form of an effect, is it not?
Dadashri: Yes, everything that you have done in the past
life has come into effect in this life. So now ask for strength as
a cause for the next life. Just ask for the strength by saying the
Nine Kalams (See at the end of this book). If we were to write
one to two hundred such kalams, it would incorporate all the
scriptures. All you really have to do is ask for strength and
nothing more. If you want to do something as a doer, then ask
for strength.
Questioner: Is it simply a matter of asking for strength?
Dadashri: Yes, because not everyone will seek liberation.
However, if people want to be ‘doers’ of anything, they should
just ask for strength.
Questioner: This applies only to those who have not
acquired Gnan, right?
Dadashri: Yes, this is applicable to them only. This is for
the people at large because at the moment the path they are
taking is completely wrong and they will never succeed in their
endeavors.
A person may want to do something and yet he is
prevented from doing so; what can he do if the effects of his
karmas work against him? The Lord says that you must remain
in the present and observe all that is happening around you. The
Lord did not advocate doing anything, yet people perpetually
gripe about not being able to do something. They constantly
complain about their desire to do things, the efforts they put into
doing it, and their inability to get things done. Are you aware of