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[23] When the Mind Becomes Turbulent
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Dadashri: Yes, one has to have external evidences and,
based on that, the tuber of thought sprouts; otherwise, it will not.
Questioner: Who guides one to latch on to those certain
thoughts?
Dadashri: It is all verily natural. But at the same time,
You have to understand that this intellect (buddhi) is wrong, and
tubers are destroyed from there on. Gnan is the only light in this
world. If a person attains such a Gnan that helps him assess
what is beneficial for him and what is harmful, then he can
destroy the tubers.
You have to keep the account book of the pure Self
clean. So at night before you go to bed, tell ‘Chandulal’ to do
pratikraman for whoever he saw at fault during the day. He
must keep his books clean. Any negative intent (bhaav) will be
purified through pratikraman. There is no other solution. Even
if an income tax officer were to come and harass you, you
should not see faults in him. Tell ‘Chandulal’ that he has to see
the whole world as faultless before he goes to bed.
It Reaches Him Even If It is Done in Your Mind
It is atikraman when you quarrel with someone and,
therefore, you have to do pratikraman for that. That repenting
will settle that account.
Questioner: Should pratikraman be done in the presence
of the other person?
Dadashri: There is no problem if the pratikraman is
done later on.
Questioner: If I have slandered you or hurt you, should
I come to you personally and do pratikraman?
Dadashri: If you can do it personally, that would be
good; and if that is not feasible, then the pratikraman you do
later on brings about the same results.