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form him directly.
Dadashri: You should not even ask for forgiveness in that
way. On the contrary, he will misuse the apology. He will say,
‘Yes, now you have come to your senses.’ That is how everything
is. People are not noble these days. These people are not worthy
of direct apologies. There may be ten in a thousand who will
give in even before you ask them for forgiveness. Do you
understand? Otherwise, he will say, ‘See, I have been telling you
for a long time. You did not believe me, did you? Now you have
come to your senses, haven’t you?’ That is why you should ask
for forgiveness, from his Shuddhatma, from within.
That is Not Your Lookout (Concern)
Questioner: When I become very angry with someone,
I do instant pratikraman for that mistake. Does the effect of the
anger from my side, continue to linger within that person, or
does it stop as soon as I do pratikraman?
Dadashri: You should not concern yourself with what is
occurring within the other person. Just keep washing your
‘clothes’ and keep them clean. He came in front of you because
of his and your past life account. Anger occurred even though
you do not want it to. Anger arises against your wishes, does it
not?
Questioner: Yes. Anger occurs.
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Dadashri: Then do not worry about that; continue doing
pratikraman. Make ‘Chandulal’ do the pratikraman and he
will handle the situation however it needs to be handled. If you
become too concerned about it, you will ruin everything. Your
job is to remain aware of the mistakes that occur.
Dealing with Your Employees
Questioner: When we are very angry with someone, we
begin to talk negatively about him in his absence.