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2 Pratikraman I too do pratikraman with Him as the witness. Seeker: So then what is our duty in this worldly life (sansar)? Dadashri: You have to see how this worldly life is unfolding by being a witness (sakshi bhaav). And if the ego arises, you have to ask for forgiveness from the Lord. Any place where the ego of ‘I am the doer’ arises, you have to ask for forgiveness. Do you ask for forgiveness? Questioner: Yes. Dadashri: Whose forgiveness do you ask? Do you ask for God’s forgiveness? Questioner: Yes. Dadashri: You should ask for God’s forgiveness. That is the only solution, because if you ask for forgiveness, you will be forgiven. If you make a mistake, then you should say, ‘Dear Lord! I have no desire to make a mistake, and yet it occurs, so please forgive me.’ Questioner: Many times I used to have this question as to why we worship the Lord, and why are we asking for forgiveness from Him. Dadashri: We are asking for forgiveness for the mistakes that were committed to the world. The one who has not committed a mistake, why does he have to ask for forgiveness? The Absolute Self is Beyond Karma Seeker: In order to reach Parmatma (fully enlightened One), if we put aside religion and carry out only good actions, can we reach Him? Dadashri: No, attaining the state of the absolute Self and