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there is no claim against you from them, is there? Whereas with the other - with another human being, it (sex) will start a claim against you. Therefore, be aware.
Charity without Inner Beggary for Fame
Questioner: When I give donations, it is for religious and humanitarian work. But when people praise me, does it all get erased?
attraction an illusion (moha). Attraction is the very root of moha. You are to see' Shuddhatma in the other person, but then if the bhaav of attraction arises again and gets attached to you, if you do pratikraman it will go away. Having knowledge of all this, you should keep it in your awareness laksha). Should you not know that this medicine is for sexual attraction?
This is a science. It is a complete science. It is a complete science from all aspects. Why does one not touch a burning fire? Why does one remain so alert there? It is because the consequences of touching are instant. But in sex, first there is gluttonous greed (lalacha) for pleasure, and one gets trapped by the temptation. It is better to touch the hot fire; at least there is a solution. You can rub all kinds of ointments and it will cool down the burning sensation. But in the case of sexual attraction, it will trap you in the lalacha now and then create another life ahead. It, the lalacha, will even push aside *our' Gnan. This tremendous science that we have, it will push it aside too, so be very cautious. Be aware!
There is nothing wrong in being attracted to good food. Eat a mango if you wish. Eat whatever you wish because it is not going to have any claims' against you. There is no problem in one-sided claims. The liability arises when it is two-sided. When you say you do not want it. the other person will say he wants it. If you say you do not want to go to New York, the other person will say she wants to go. This causes problems. You will lose your independence. Therefore, be very careful. This is a very important fact to understand. If a person understands this very minutely, then his work will be done.
Questioner: One has an illusionary attraction (moha) for movies, plays, saris, houses and furniture. There is nothing wrong with all this, is there?
Dadashri: No, nothing. The most you incur is some suffering. It will not allow you to experience this' bliss. However,
Dadashri: When a person gives big donations, it becomes common knowledge and everyone will sing his praise. And there are other donations that no one knows about and so no one praises the donors. In this case, the karmic fruit will remain intact for the donor. It is not worth it for you to get into all this. Your intent should not be for people to feed your pride (maan). That is all the intent you should have. People sang praises of even Lord Mahavir, but He would not accept them, would He? They sing praises even of this Dada; "We do not accept their praises, whereas these people who are hungry and want to feed their pride (maan), accept it readily. If you do not accept them, then where is the problem? The disease enters only when you accept the praise. Nothing happens to the one who does not accept it. He will not incur any loss. The one who appreciates and encourages benevolent work will bind merit karma (punya). So this is how it is behind the scene. These are all natural laws.
The one who sings praise of the good work done is doing a good deed. A seed of good intent is planted in those who hear the praise. They will feel, 'This is worth doing, we did not even know about this.'
Questioner: What should we do when we dedicate our mind, body and wealth in doing good, but some people say hurtful things about us and insult us?
Dadashri: The one who hurts and insults you is binding tremendous demerit karma (paap). Now, your karma gets