Pratikraman 43
Questioner : Does it have anything to do with the mind ? Does verbal conflict also come under subtle ?
Dadashri : No verbal is gross conflict . Subtle conflict is that which the other person cannot see .
Questioner : How can we avoid such subtle conflicts ?
Dadashri : First you must tackle the gross conflict , then the subtle , then the very subtle , and finally the extremely subtle conflicts .
Questioner : What is an example of a very subtle conflict ?
Dadashri : This applies only to the one who is Self- Realized . If you slap someone and a Self-Realized person happens to witness it , the Self Realized person maintains the awareness of the Self , and sees that it was vyavasthit for the other person to receive the slap . If even for an instant he sees you or the other person as being at fault , this would be considered a very subtle fault or conflict .
Questioner : Please explain that to me again . I did not understand .
Dadashri : For you who have taken this Gnan of the Self , to see faults of others is an example of very subtle conflict or fault .
Questioner : So when we look at others ’ faults , it is very subtle conflict ?
Dadashri : No that ’ s not it . Very subtle conflict is to see others ’ faults , even when you have attained the conviction through Gnan that no one is at fault . How can you see faults in a person when he is in reality the pure Self ? You should have an awareness of these very subtle faults .
Questioner : So does that include all these mental conflicts ?