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I am the Soul
word is the ruling for me'. Hence, the question of any doubt arising does not remain. Then the need to make any conscious effort to please the Gurudev ceases to exist. The life of a dedicated disciple naturally flows in such a way, that every deed of his leads to more happiness in his Guru. Then for him, Moksa does not remain very far off. Hence, Srimadji tells the disciple who is dedicated to his Guru -
पछी मोक्ष जो तुज ना मले तो मागजे मारी कने ||
These words carry a deep meaning. Srimadji says you have found the Satpurush; the feeling of total dedication has also awakened; every moment of your activity is pleasing the Gurudev; there is unflinching faith in the Guru; now if you do not attain Moksa, then come to me. I shall give you Moksa.
Is Moksa something you can give? Then why has he said so? What he means is after you have done all this, attaining Moksa is a certainty, there is no scope for doubt.
To this end he has also said -
सेवे सद्गुरुचरणने, त्यागी दई निजपक्ष
Giving up one's own beliefs, notions and obstinacy, if one serves at the feet of the Sadguru, the good fruit is achieved immediately. What is the achievement? 'Supreme Goal' - paramartha - param artha - the highest intention, goal, target that is achieved. If, in this entire Universe, there is any highest goal, then it is Moksa. Moksa itself is the Supreme Goal. So far, all the goals that a jiva has pursued in this world have been immersed in worldly, materialistic desires and have led only to the increase of the sphere. When an effort is made to rise above the mundane worldly feelings and to pursue the means towards the goal of Soul, that will be true paramartha. And while living in the interest - thought - devotion of this paramartha, one should pursue the goal of the Self - निजपदनो ले लक्ष.
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