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[25] Understanding the Principles of Pratikraman
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Dadashri: Subtler than very subtle. That which 'we' call sookshmatam-the subtlest. Therefore, I can understand, 'O, ho, ho! Where this Gnani is and where the Lord (Dada Bhagwan) is! Would I not understand that?
Questioner: Yes.
Dadashri: That is why I do this (Dadashri folds his hands towards his heart) and say, 'Dada Bhagwan na aseem jai jaikar ho!
I got hold of the real God! I showed Him to you. And I will continue to show the world this real God in this world! People have no faith in whether there is God or Soul. Even the ones who did not have faith have now seen Him. People are convinced that there is a Soul (Atma).
as to how it can be regarded as a mistake. So imagine what the Lord is like! What absoluteness (keivalya), what Godly qualities (aishwarya); full aishwarya! Everywhere in the world. That is why 'we' tell you to remain close to me even if you do not understand.
Questioner: Dada, give one example of one such mistake that you said would amaze people.
Dadashri: When the time is right, I will give you the example and you will be delighted.
We will not miss 'seeing that mistake and, if you were to look at that, you would question how it can even be considered a mistake. "We can see the mistake when eating: 'we' can 'see all the mistakes. The mistakes are of the pudgal, the nonSelf complex, nevertheless who is the owner? Ultimately, 'we' are responsible, are 'we' not? The 'title' belonged to 'us' before, did it not? Right now 'we' have relinquished the 'title, but are the 'attorneys' likely to let 'us' off? They will hold 'us' to the law, will they not?
Questioner: You are saying that the ownership' has been relinquished, so how can they be Your mistakes? What do you have to do with the mistakes of the pudgal?
Dadashri: They are not considered yours, but you are responsible for sure.
Questioner: No, I am talking about You.
Dadashri: "We can see that mistake; 'we' understand that. O, ho, ho! How much energy has arisen in God - the Self that He can still see mistakes within me - the Gnani Purush? And I accept them as such. We understand where I am and where 'He is. What other problem is there? They are not worldly mistakes.
Questioner: Are those mistakes very subtle (sookshma)?
We show you the mistakes. The mistakes that you are not able to see' in you, will remain as your superior even in the future. You need someone to show them to you, do you not? That is why I have had to become your 'superior'; otherwise, I should not have to become your 'superior.' I am free after giving you Gnan. But I have to remain your superior because you need someone to show you your mistakes. It is because you are not able to see your mistakes. Whatever few that you are able to see' are because of the vision that I have given You. Are You now able to see more and more, or not? (476)
Questioner: Yes, I am.
Dadashri: Nevertheless, you have still not reached the subtle (sookshma) level. All this is still at the gross (sthool) level. The Gnani's Vision towards His Followers
The subtlest of mistakes (within the Gnani Purush) do not escape 'my' vision. 'We' immediately become aware of the subtlest mistake the moment it occurs. None amongst you can