Science For Self Realization

Author(s): Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Dada Bhagwan Aradhana Trust

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abusive words, then you need to be alert and avoid a clash. You may not be affected mentally initially, but even so, if you become aware of a sense of displeasure within you and you are bothered by it, you have to realize that the other person's mind is affecting yours. So you must move out of the way. As your understanding grows, you will be able to avoid conflicts. Liberation is attainable only through avoidance of conflict.
The world has been created through conflicts and perpetuated through revenge. Every human being, in fact every living creature, is capable of harboring revenge. Where there is excessive conflict, they will not leave you without harboring vengeance against you. Whatever it is, it will hold a grudge. This is because there is a Soul present in each and every one. A living being in conflict may let go and suffer because of relative weakness, but an inner grudge is established. This grudge will plant a seed of revenge which will be expressed in your next life.
If a person talks too much, whatever he utters should not ignite conflict within us. To say something annoying to someone for our own ego satisfaction is the biggest offence of all.
Find a Solution, Do Not Endure To avoid conflict does not mean to tolerate. Your ability to endure is limited. How much can you tolerate? It would be analogous to compressing a spring. How long can a spring remain compressed? Therefore, do not learn how to tolerate. Learn how to reach a solution. In the ignorant state one has no choice but to tolerate things. Sooner or later the compressed spring will recoil, causing a lot of damage.
Whatever you have to endure by the acts of others is because of karma account from your past life. You do not
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