Book Title: Aptavani 09
Author(s): Gnani Purush Dadashri
Publisher: Gnani Purush Dadashri

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________________ 'when will I get something to eat? when will I get something to eat?' And so they will get the nourishment they need slowly. Why do you go around discussing everything when the ego and the rest within has not yet diminished? No body benefits even four cents worth and you keep blowing your horn unnecessarily! Everyone will find the words very pleasing, people will even say 'I really like what you said', but during that time your ego will increase and those people will not gain any benefit. It simply smells good that is all. It is like enjoying the aroma of the jalebi sweet delicacy, without getting a taste of it If You want to serve the product before it is ready, then this other path, the traditional Kramik path, will be good for you. You will even get to enjoy the sweetness along the way. However, in this path of ours, with the slighest weakness , the ego and everything else within are just waiting, ready to pounce the moment they get something to eat. The ego within is constantly looking for food and nourishment. This is the case for everyone. Everyone has ego waiting within. When the ego takes over it will not look for just some commission. At the moment, it is simply looking for commission, but later on, it will take over the entire wealth, including you. It is there within already. You should always continue to be aware that the presence of the ego is always there. And until then do not fall prey to anything. Do not give the ego any opportunity or the scope to become strong. People will readily flock after you if you speak even a little about our Gnan. People have never experienced peace such as this before. They have never heard of anything like this before so naturally they will jump at the opportunity. And the ego sitting within you will be laughing, 'Yes, great I get to eat!'. It has been looking for this opportunity from the very beginning. Do You want to attain the Absolute state or do You want to leave it unfinished? Do You want to leave it unfinished? If You want to attain the Absolute state, then You cannot afford to be weak about anything. Even if someone asks you, do not fall prey to this weakenss. Oopsham - it is nothing but a smouldering fire First You will undertand the through the medium of the intellect buddhigamya, and that too will come by listening intently and long to the

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