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intimidated with me. A man will lie, because of fear. I would then make him understand: “Do you have any idea about the responsibility you carry, and the consequences of your actions?”?
And 'You are stealing', does not even exist in my mind. And if it were in my mind, it would cast an effect on his mind. Each and every person is in his own nature (dharma). Syadvaad speech is to not hurt the praman (measure; worth) of any dharma. Speech that is syadvaad, is complete. Everyone's prakruti (non-Self complex) is different, even so, syadvaad speech does not disregard anyone's prakruti.
The Gnani Purush can show you every remedy. He will find the cause of the disease and he will even show you the remedies. All you have to do is ask him what the truth is, and tell him how you have understood it, so that he can immediately show you which 'button' to press, to get things started!
There are many different ways in which religion is being discussed, in order to give a person the right understanding.
1. Using speech to defend and protect oneself. That is one way.
2. To “convince the other person. Is another way. No matter what religion the other person practices, his belief will change. But you should know how to speak this way, shouldn't you? Surely you should have that much power and energy (shakti), shouldn't you? The amount of Gnan you understand, determines the energy that arises within you. And while trying to ‘convince' the other person, there should not be the slightest, anger, pride, deceit or greed (kashay). Or else, the other person will not be convinced at all. When kashay arises, it is a weakness.
3. Some people are weak, because when they attempt to convince others, they themselves become influenced by them and change their minds. The other person will ask questions that
