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________________ The Gnani Purush can break down obstacles to knowledge (Gnanantaray) and obstacles to vision (darshanantaray). Nevertheless, in matters related to the break down of the 'religion' of humility (vinaya dharma), even the 'Gnani' is not able to help. There should not be a single negative thought about the 'Gnani.' In order to break the obstacles that prevent one from meeting the ‘Gnani,' one can beseech the Gnani to break down the obstacles through his prayers (vidhi). Obstacles can be broken through intentions (bhaav)! Intentions break obstacles. They happen when the time is right. For the 'Atmagnani' (the Self-realized One), the obstacles are in the form of circumstances (saiyog) which by their very nature, have the tendency to dissipate (viyog). The Self has no circumstance (asaiyogi); therefore, it does not dissipate. [8] Contempt - Dismiss with Scorn There is fear for that which is disdainful (scornful; tiraskar). Fear is born out of scorn. Disdain for the courts or for the police, will create fear of them. Scorn (tiraskar) brings about a 'mild' result, whereas, contempt (tarchhod) creates dreadful obstructions. One should be extremely aware, and avoid any contempt towards anyone. For the one who has been contemptuously rejected (tarchhod) by us will close his doors to us forever. Contemptuous rejection caused by speech, will inflict deep wounds which will not heal! Know for sure that a single 'wound' of contempt to even one human being, will impede your moksha. There is grave liability in contempt. [9] The Aura of the Individual The personality of a ‘Gnani Purush' is extraordinary. His 25
SR No.030034
Book TitleAptavani Shreni 04
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorDada Bhagwan
PublisherDada Bhagwan Aradhana Trust
Publication Year2013
Total Pages480
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size1 MB
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