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[14] Release from Bondage of Inner Enemies
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lashed out, and we had a quarrel. And then, despite the silence,
the inner turmoil continued. Can I do just one pratikraman to
cover everything or do I have to do individual pratikraman for
each fault?
Dadashri: Do pratikraman wholeheartedly two to three
times and, if done in the exact method, everything will be resolved.
Do it this way: Say, ‘Dear Dada Bhagwan, a very grave mistake
has occurred. Severe anger has taken place. How much hurt has
it caused the other person? I am sincerely repenting for it and
asking for his forgiveness with You as my witness. I am sincerely
asking for forgiveness from his pure Soul.’
Who is asking for forgiveness? It is not to be asked by
You. ‘Chandulal’ has to ask for forgiveness. The one who does
atikraman has to do pratikraman. Atikraman is never done
by You.
Collective Pratikraman
Questioner: When prolonged arguments occur, the result
is a greater rift within and aloofness from the other person.
Sometimes I do a few pratikramans, and in other instances I
have to do it five to six times. The question is, if I just do
pratikraman once, will it suffice?
Dadashri: Do as many as you can individually. If it is not
possible, do them collectively. If you come across too many at
once, do them all together and state that you are doing them
collectively, because you cannot do pratikraman for each and
every one of your mistakes. Address your pratikraman to Dada
Bhagwan and the message will reach him.
Apology in Person
Questioner: Dada, many times it so happens that when
I make a mistake, or become angry towards someone, from
within I feel restless and uneasy. I know that I have done something
wrong, but I do not have the courage to ask for forgiveness