Aptavani 09

Author(s): Gnani Purush Dadashri
Publisher: Gnani Purush Dadashri

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forsake the path of liberation. I want to accomplish my goal, and for such a one the work, the goal will be accomplished. Only this intent and firm decision has to be made.
After knowing from Gnani Purush these dangerous chasms in the way to liberation, one has to be in a constantly cautious state about them. It is worth being free from the faults by expressing them directly to the Gnani and by turning away from them. In the path to liberation, do not attempt to gain any recognition or worship. The goal of salvation for the world cannot be harbored with any intent or sense of doership and there is no place of ego in it. One has to walk the path of liberation without being recognised. One must not give up Gnani Purush's Satsang and Gnani Purush's shelter all the way to the end.
One should not see the faults of Gnani Purush, should not find mistakes. If nine of His statements are understood and one statement is not understood, that that one statement should be put aside and 'wait and watch." It will be understood later.
5. Potapanu. 'I-ness': Paramatama-Absolute Self
The Gnani Purush has oneness abhedata with the whole world; he has no separation from anyone. Separation will be there only if Gnani Purush had intellect! He who is without intellect has oneness with the universe.
Oneness increases the experience of Gnan. Separation makes the energies to scatter all over. When is gone, separation is gone and there is oneness with everyone.
This A. M. Patel has given up 'I-ness' potapanu and has offered it to the absolute Self. Know that the one whose 'I-ness' is gone, he has achieved oneness with God.
'I-ness is completely gone from Gnani Purush. He behaves completely according to the circumstances and without ego. Like a bundle, He goes everywhere He has to go! When 'I-ness' is gone, one can remain in the natural state. He does not have any opinion of his own at all! Yet, His