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Dadashri: Yes, it is a sin. But you must not concern
yourself with that. Do not look at the sinful act. Just commit to
the decision that things should not be the way they are. Stand
by your conviction that you would rather be employed doing
something other than tobacco farming. Before, when you were
not aware of all this, you would not have been so reluctant to
mutilate the poor plants. If you follow my advice, the
responsibility becomes mine. I am taking on the responsibility
for you. You can cast the plant aside, but at the same time, you
should feel a deep remorse.
All farmers and crop owners are liable for their faults
when they annihilate so many living organisms in the fields. They
should earnestly pray to God and ask to be forgiven for their
faults daily. I tell every farmer to take about five to ten minutes
to repent in front of the Lord, for this violence. They must do
pratikraman because the work they are engaged in, involves so
much violence. I show them how to do pratikraman.
Questioner: Is it enough to just say the prayer you
mentioned earlier that no living being be hurt through the medium
of speech, thoughts, and acts, in the morning?
Dadashri: It should be repeated five times a day, with
the same internal focus as one has when counting money. Say
it with the same concentration and say it aloud.
16. Vengeance of Enmity Is Unbearable
Questioner: Let us say that a relationship based on deep
abhorrence and vengeance has occurred. If we do not do any
pratikraman, will we not have to meet the other person sooner
or later to settle the account?
Dadashri: It has nothing to do with the other person. He
does not have to settle anything. You will remain bound.