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Pratikraman
Dadashri: That is a kind of a beginning. It does not wash
off the mistake. You should do pratikraman in such a way that
the other person will come and talk to you. For the time being,
start it in My presence.
Whenever inner conflict (gooncha) is likely to occur, you
will inevitably remember Dada and there will be no more internal
conflict. ‘We’ are telling you not to create a new conflict, but in
the event it does occur, then do pratikraman for it. Now you
know right away what to do should conflict occur. Elsewhere,
people are tired of listening to the same old preaching of, ‘Be
truthful, be kind, do not steal,’ etc.
Do not sleep on your conflict. If you have any conflict
within, you should clear it before falling asleep. If you cannot
clear this conflict, you should simply do pratikraman. You should
ask for forgiveness because you are the one feeling disturbed. In
this way, you will succeed in finding a solution; otherwise, these
mistakes will continue to occur. Forgiveness is the greatest
scripture.
Bestial Ego and Humane Ego
When you scold someone, do you have the awareness
(khyal) of how you would feel if someone scolded you? You
should keep this in mind before you scold anyone.
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To think about the other person and to put yourself in his
shoes, and then do the work, is the mark of a human ego. To
think of only yourself and to be inconsiderate when interacting
with others and to push people around – what is that called?
Questioner: That is a bestial ego.
Dadashri: Have you done that before? Ever?
Questioner: What should we do if such circumstances
arise after attaining Gnan?
Dadashri: After becoming a gnani, Gnan remains separate.