________________ Shrimad Rajchandra Letter 530 123 certainly not a sign of an enlightened soul. If one does not possess complete knowledge, then one cannot be completely rid of lowly passions such as likes and dislikes. Where these exist, worldly existence could not have been completely eradicated. Therefore, it cannot be said that such a soul has attained complete liberation. One may argue that his actual opinion differed from what was written in their scriptures, but then it would be difficult for you and me to understand. However, stating that his opinion differed would not give conclusive proof. Question 21 What will the end of the world be like? Answer: It appears implausible to me that all the souls in this world shall ever attain liberation and that the world will simply cease to exist. The continuity of its existence will flow unabated. Some things are created anew, while other undergo transformation and reach their end; such is the state of the world. But after much contemplation upon this, I can tell you that it is improbable that the world can ever cease to exist in totality. Note that by the world I do not mean just the earth. Question 22 Will an ethical order ever become a reality from the current inequities? Answer: If on seeing the response to this question, any unethical person tries to indulge in in his passions, he should be discouraged from doing
