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(38) The Power of the Self Is Only in the Domain of
the Self
Avastha Ma Asvastha - Uneasiness in
Condition or Phases of Events Questioner: What is the definition of mithyatva?
Dadashri: Mithyatva means to become engrossed (tanmayakar) in any situation (avastha). What is the result of that? Uneasiness and restlessness (asvastha). And what is the definition of samyak darshan (right vision, samyaktva)? Tranquility (svastha). The one who dwells in the Self does not dwell in situations. Such a person would consider all situations as 'discharge and he would dwell in the stillness (nirakudata) of the Self. Nirakudata is the natural state of the Siddha Lords (the absolutely liberated Ones). This science of ours is so beautiful that you will not have to think about a thing. The moment You say settle (nikal; dispense with), you become free from it.
The entire world dwells in situations (avastha; circumstances). It cannot come out of avastha. Those that dwell in avastha, are in a state of disquiet and restlessness (asvastha) all day and all night. If he does not find a seat on the train, it will constantly bother him. Goodness! Why do you let it bother you? Just tell yourself, “Such is the effect of my karma”. He keeps looking around at the other passengers, anticipating someone to leave their seat!
What kind of understanding does a mithyatvi (with the wrong vision of 'I am Chandubhai') have? He is always
