Aptavani Shreni 08

SR No.: 030038
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Dada Bhagwan Aradhana Trust
Total Pages: 436
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 1 MB

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attachments of the non-Self body complex (pudgal) are not Your, and that you are the Absolute Soul (Parmatma), then for the first time, the conviction of the state 'I am’, becomes one with the Absolute Soul (Parmatma). Now, not only is there awareness of existence (astitva), but one also has awareness of the elemental nature (vastutva) that is, “Who am I?' This inner awakened Soul (antaratma) state means the “interim government is established.
The interim government (antaratma) has two jobs. During worldly interaction (vyavahar), using applied awareness (upayog), one settles matters with equanimity, and during one's free time, one remains in applied awareness of the Self (Atmaupayog). When entering this state of the inner awakened Soul (antaratma), one becomes independent to some degree; while to a certain degree one becomes dependent. Nevertheless, one is still making progress towards the state of the Absolute Soul (Parmatma); the progress always continues. By attaining the Knowledge and Vision of the Gnani Purush, who is continually in the state of the Absolute Soul (Parmatma), one has attained the state of the inner awakened Soul (antaratma; interim state of 'I am pure Soul'). After this happens, this inner awakened Soul (antaratma) sees the Absolute Soul (Parmatma) and begins to assume the same form! One, one's self is the Absolute Soul, and this conviction now leads to oneness through the Knowledge. Through the worship of the original element (vastutva), one gradually reaches a state of perfection (purnatva). And when the worldly life (sansar) is completely settled, the “full government” becomes established, and that is when one becomes the complete Absolute Soul – the Parmatma!
In the Absolute (Kevali) state, the Atma is itself the Absolute Soul (Parmatma). As far as being supported in worldlyform, it is the inner awakened Soul (antaratma) and in the state of ignorance, it is un-awakened to the self (mudhatma)!
“Hoo, bavo, Mangaldas!” (Hoo is the 'T', the absolute
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