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What Is a True Seeker?
It is stated very clearly in the scriptures, that true mumukshu (seeker of moksha) is one who can immediately recognize a Gnani. He whose only desire is moksha, will be quick to recognize the Gnani Purush as the one who bestows it. But those who have other desires; respect, fame, disciples, will not be able to recognize a Gnani Purush. This is because there is a veil of ignorance covering them. The Gnani Purush is so simple and straightforward; he is so easily recognizable. But if upon seeing him your impression is, 'Why is he dressed like that?' Then you are going to head the wrong way!
In What Respect Is the Self Unbound?
Questioner: They say that the Atma (Soul; Self) is unbound (abandha), then who is it that attains moksha?
Dadashri: When it comes to the Atma, if you understand the language of the Gnani, then you will find the answers. Abandha (unbound) is different according to the common language of the world, and in the language of the Gnani, it is also different. If you understand abandha in the language of the Sarvagnya (the Gnani, the Knower of all elements), then it is possible for you to attain such a state; the unbound state. In the Gnani's language, the Atma is unbound (abandha), for it is in a constant state of moksha. Never has it ever become bound. This is the language of the Sarvagnya; it is 'as it is'; 'it is a fact'. If a person has even a momentary doubt about whether or not he is bound, then he will bind karma. Beyond any doubt, the Self is unbound.
Who Attains Moksha?
Questioner: How can we differentiate between death, mukti and moksha?
Dadashri: If you are really Chandubhai, then you will
