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Aptavani-4
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Dadashri: There is a tremendous difference. You cannot make a connection between the two. Gnayak is one's Self that has become Parmatma (absolute Self); whereas jignyasu has to make a guru, and he has to keep searching. Inquisitiveness has arisen within and, therefore, he becomes a purusharthi (one making the effort), but the gnayak is verily the God.
Questioner: What is the difference between mumukshu and jignyasu?
Dadashri: Mumukshu is one who only desires moksha and jignyasu means that one still has a desire for happiness and so one gets it from wherever one can.
Questioner: What does it mean to see within the universe and outside the universe?
Dadashri: One is said to be inside the universe, when one is tanmayakar (to become one) with the gneyas (that which is to be known). And when one is outside of the universe, it means that one just sees the gneyas as gneyas.
Questioner: What is absolute' science?
Dadashri: Science that is nirlep (absolutely detached) from agnan (ignorance of the Self) is ‘absolute' science.
Questioner: Has the word “Atma” been in existence from time immemorial?
Dadashri: Yes, since time immemorial. Gnan and its ways have been the same since time immemorial.
The Great Importance of the Nimit
Questioner: Do we need a nimit (a person who is instrumental) in order to realize the Self?
Dadashri: Nothing can happen without a nimit. Only as an exception, can it happen without a nimit to someone rare.
