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there has to be a resort to the solution of Moksa - liberation. But when there is no atma then there is nothing left to do now.
O Benevolent Gurudev! Who else but you can resolve this doubt that is in me? That is why I have come with this appeal at your feet that please resolve my doubt! The eligible disciple has an unwavering faith in the Gurudev. He believes in the Gurudev's ability, that my Gurudev will not let any doubts linger in me.
The disciple is not stubborn to say, "What I believe is the truth!' Brothers! There are many who come with their doubts but also come with a stubborn attitude that, “I shall pose my questions but shall not accept the answers offered. What I believe is quite right. I just want to ask for the sake of it.' It is difficult to convince those who already have an answer ready along with their questions. In truth, such people come not to understand but to test. They are faultfinders not inquisitive ones. So that is stubbornness. Persons with such thinking can never acquire a knowledge of the principles.
Here the disciple is curious. He has raised a doubt out of his curiosity. He has not come with a stubborn attitude. He apprises the Gurudev of his doubt submitting himself humbly at his feet, and seeks the clarification of the doubt.
The disciple has full faith in the Gurudev, ‘My Gurudev is capable, he is a sadhaka. He is not only in search of atma but he has also attained self realisation. So he has a firm belief that Gurudev will certainly resolve my doubt.
Now let us see how the Gurudev proves the existence of atma and how it settles into the disciple.
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