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Aptavani-4
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Speech is such that it cannot show two viewpoints ‘at a time'. This means, that in order to express something, you have to say it again in another sentence. In your inner vision (darshan) you can see it in all its entirety, but no man can express it ‘at a time' (spontaneously). That is why speech is called syadvaad.
Reciting mantras is the overt (sthool) thing. There is a benefit in the sthool, however you must take it to the subtle (sookshma) level. After saying, "I bow down to Dada Bhagwan," you should be able to visualize 'Dada,' even without his photograph. Then you have to go on to the subtlest (sookshmatam), and at the subtlest (sookshmatam) level you will reap instant benefits!
Where the Lamp Is Lit, Your Work Gets Done!
Because the Atma has not become known, this entire world is in shambles. People believe that all the movement and action they see, would not occur without there being an Atma within. But what they refer to as chetan (life), is not chetan at all. We call it nischetan chetan (mechanical self; energized nonSelf complex). It is not real chetan, it is a 'discharge' chetan, which has been mechanically wound up. The real chetan (Self), lies within. It is always constant (sthir) and always still (achar); whereas the other is constantly changing (sachar; in movement). That is why these worldly beings are called sacharachar. That which will perish is changing (sachar), and that which is eternal is achar (immovable and unchanging).
That is why it is written in every scripture: 'Know Atmagnan (knowledge of the Self)' but it is not so easy to do. If you have been pursuing it for innumerable past lifetimes, then it is possible for it to manifest. Or else, it can be attained from a Gnani Purush! Otherwise Atmagnan is not something that is easy to come by. A person may know all the scriptures, but he will not find the Atma through them. He can memorize all the
| SR No. | 030034 |
| Book Title | Aptavani Shreni 04 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Dada Bhagwan |
| Publisher | Dada Bhagwan Aradhana Trust |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| Total Pages | 480 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 1 MB |