Spirituality in Speech

SR No.: 007559
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Mahavideh Foundation
Publication Year: 2006
Total Pages: 45
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Akram Vigyan
File Size: 252 KB

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Spirituality in Speech
Spirituality in Speech
never uses harsh language and if ever he uses harsh words, he does not like it. Nevertheless, the moment such words are spoken the Gnani immediately understands that such is the interaction the other person has brought forth from his past life. It is only the unfolding interaction of the person I am addressing that determines the speech that comes out. The speech of the liberated and enlightened beings is dependent upon the person they are addressing; that person becomes the instrument (nimit) in what they say.
Someone may question why Dada is using stern language with a person. What can Dada do when the person himself has brought that type of interaction with him? Many worthless people have come to Dada and yet Dada has not raised his voice with them. From this, you can conclude how wonderful an interaction they have brought with them! Those who have brought with them harsh interactions will hear harsh language from the Gnani.
But when you find that wrong and hurtful speech has been spoken, it is also dependant upon the vyavahar with the other person. However, because your goal is moksha you should wash all such faults with pratikraman.
Questioner : What about the 'arrow' (the harsh words) that has already been fired?
Dadashri : That is dependant upon vyavahar.
Questioner : If that cycle continues, will it not increase internal vengeance?
Dadashri : No. That is why we do pratikraman. Pratikraman is not only for moksha, it is also the direct telephone (communication) to the Lord within the other person, to stop vengeance. If you fail to do pratikraman, then you failed to prevent vengeance. Do pratikraman the moment you see your mistake, that way vengeance will not be created. Even if the
other person wants to bind vengeance with you, he will not be able to do so because you have already communicated directly to the Soul within him. You have no solutions for the worldly interactions, which are in the form of an effect. If you want moksha, then do pratikraman. People who have not realized the Self, and want to keep peace in worldly life should accept that the other person as correct. However if it is liberation that you seek, then you must do pratikraman, otherwise you will end up binding vengeance.
If you are walking along the street and someone shouts and calls you, 'You thief, rogue! You scoundrel!' and if at that time you remain absolutely unaffected, then know that you have attained that much divinity and purity of the Lord. Whatever situation you overcome with such a victory, you become divine to that extent. When you win against the entire world, you become the Lord. After this you will not have any difference in opinion with anyone. You will become one with the world.
Whenever a conflict arises, you should know, "What kind of words did I speak that resulted in this conflict? This is the resolution and the solution of the puzzle. If on the other hand you blame the other person, the puzzle will never be solved. It is only when you believe and accept that the mistake is yours, that you put an end to it all. There is no other way. All other solutions will only bring increased confusion. What is more, it is your hidden ego working in trying to look for a solution. Why are you trying to look for a worldly solution? If someone finds fault with you, you should accept it and tell him, 'I have been wrong for a very long time.'
Questioner : You mention in one of the Aptavanis that if someone were to say, "Dada is a thief," you would consider that he has done a great favor to you.
Dadashri : Indeed I would be very grateful to him because generally no one would say such a thing. And if someone was