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[5] The Way of Akram Vignan
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Dadashri: What is the intent behind asking for energy?
First of all, the boy is asking for the energy to stop stealing. So
firstly he has changed his opinion about stealing to, ‘It is wrong
to steal. It is good not to steal.’ When he asks for this energy,
he arrives at the opinion of ‘stealing is wrong.’ The greatest
achievement is that his opinion has changed. From the moment
his opinion changes, he ceases to be the offender.
Secondly, because he is asking for energy from the Lord
within, the absolute state of humility (param vinayata) arises
within him. When he earnestly and sincerely says, ‘Oh Lord,
grant me the energy to…,’ the Lord within will immediately give
him the energy. The Lord has no choice. He will grant it to
everyone. (But) One has to ask. That is why I am telling you,
‘Keep asking.’ You never ask for anythi