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harmful from a religious point of view, and definitely not harmful in regard to the Soul. People may think it is harmful for the Soul, but I understand the benefits of it. That is the impact of common sense. Thus, I have given you the definition of common sense; it is 'applicable everywhere'. It does not exist in today's generation. From generation to generation common sense has decreased.
After acquiring this Vignan (Science) a person can be this way without clash. There are a few very fortunate individuals who can stay this way even without this science, but only under certain circumstances, not in all situations.
Clash dealt with this knowledge leads you towards spiritual progress. The higher the intensity of clash the higher you climb. Without friction you stay where you are.
ON THE PATH OF PROGRESS VIA CLASH
Questioner : If we look at friction as being helpful in our spiritual progress then we will progress.
Dadashri : Yes but people do not look at it with this understanding in mind. God does not take you higher, clash does. Friction can take you up to a certain level, but beyond that, only a Gnani (Self realized person) can help you. Friction occurs naturally. Just like rocks in the riverbed that become smooth and rounded from erosive force of water, friction in life smoothens your ragged edges.
Questioner : Does conflict deplete spiritual energy?
Dadashri : Yes. PRAKRUTI (ONE'S NATURE) CAUSES FRICTION
Questioner : Who causes friction, inanimate or
animate?
Dadashri : Frictions of your past life creates further friction. It is not a question of animate or inanimate. The Soul does not have anything to do with this. The pudgal (complex of thoughts, speech and action) causes all this friction. But it is friction from the past that is causing friction again. Those who do not have friction from the past do not experience it again. Other friction begets friction, which in turn begets friction. Thus it keeps accumulating.
The pudgal is not completely inanimate. It is a mixture of the consciousness of the Pure Self (chetan) and the nonSelf (judh)). This results in a third entity with its own entirely different name and form. This is what causes friction. It is this that gets into conflicts. The pudgal that is pure will not have any conflict.
Questioner : Where there is no friction, does that mean a true intent of non-violence has developed?
Dadashri : No, it is nothing like that. Now that you have realized the danger of clashing with a wall, you become much more aware of the grave danger with the Lord who resides in all living beings. With this realization fundamental changes will come about.
Ahimsa (non-violence) cannot be completely understood because it is too profound to be understood in its entirety. Instead if you just grasp this much that, 'never ever get into conflicts', you will conserve your energies, which will grow day by day. Thus you will not incur any loss with friction. If at times you do get into friction, then you can erase the consequences by doing pratikramans (ask for forgiveness sincerely). Otherwise there are grave consequences. With this
