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Pratikraman
The Mistake is There and The 'Seer' is Also
There
Questioner: Dada, do something so that the mistakes cease to be seen.'
Dadashri: No, mistakes will be seen.' The mistakes are 'seen' because the "Seer,' the Self, is there and the mistakes are *gneya' - that which is to be known.
Questioner: But can something be done so that one does not see them?
Dadashri: No, if they can no longer be 'seen,' then the Self will leave. It is because the Self is there that you can see the mistakes. But now they are not mistakes anymore. They are now 'gneya' and You are the Knower (the Gnata).
Be Tired of Atikraman Now Questioner: I still have many files and therefore, I see so many mistakes all day long that I am completely tired and frustrated.
see the mistakes. That is awareness. The awareness is verily the one that shows you the mistakes.
The Repenting is Done by Chandulal
Questioner: When I make a mistake and then do pratikraman for it afterwards, why do I not become pure despite doing pratikraman? Why does the mind continue to feel unhappiness? Why does that state still remain stuck with me for a day or so?
Dadashri: What is wrong with that? A mistake will not be repeated if your repenting is more. Awareness will prevail so there is no harm. Let the mistake latch on to you; the mistake will not be repeated.
Questioner: When I repent, my focus (dhyan) shifts from other things to repenting. Is that true?
Dadashri: It is better if you repent. You (the Self) are not to repent, 'Chandulal' has to repent. You (the Self) have not made the mistake. Can a Movie be Stopped in the Middle?
Questioner: It will be better if this drama of life comes to an end quickly.
Dadashri: Why did you say such a thing? Then who will wear these bangles?
Questioner: I do not want to wear them any more.
Dadashri: No, wear them, go out, enjoy. You cannot ask to end it quicker. There is still a lot of work for you to do. You have to take care of this body. Why are you saying such things?
Questioner: You were in this city for twenty days and I was not able to attend even one of your satsangs.
Dadashri: Do you have to bring an end to your life
Dadashri: That will occur.
Questioner: Every moment of the day I can see so many mistakes.
Dadashri: Those mistakes are being 'seen' and, therefore, they are going away. The mistakes will be seen for sure. If you can see your mistakes, then You have become the Self-the Atma. You can only see them when you become 'shuddha (pure),' will you not?
(438) Questioner: But the whole day, every moment of the day?
Dadashri: Yes, on the contrary, it is good that you can 'see them. You are told to do penance (tapa) so that you can
