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him that this is not the right thing to do. Then he is able to turn things around. Do you understand? Are things becoming clearer? (158)
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It is not just for hundreds of thousands of rupees that people spoil their inner intent; alas they spoil it even for twenty-five rupees! The problem is not with him wanting to enjoy himself, but it is with the knowledge he has acquired which tells him: 'Why do you want to give it away? Why not keep it and enjoy it for yourself? We will worry about the rest later on'. This is the wrong knowledge that he has acquired.
That is why I tell anyone that comes here that he or she can engage in whatever business they want to, but they must keep a pure inner intent of wanting to pay off all their debts. Besides who does not like money? Tell me this, who does not like money? Everyone likes money. Therefore you should never have an inner intent that the other person losses his money. Keep the intent of: I want to pay off my debt, no matter what happens. Keep such a decision from the very start. This is the most important thing. If you become insolvent in other matters, it is fine, but you should not become insolvent where money is concerned, because money causes suffering. Money is called the eleventh life energy so you can never deprive anyone of his or her money. This is the main point. (159)
Questioner: What happens if a person dies leaving behind
a debt?
Dadashri: A person may die leaving behind a debt, but from within he must have only one belief till the very end: 'I want to return the money. Not only in this life, but also in the next life I must repay the money.' If a person maintains such intent, then he will not have any problems. There are many who will ask, 'Why
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do you want to take and give? Who is going to question you up there?" Then his case will be that.
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Still the principle is that he can borrow money only if he has the intention of paying it back. After that he should resolve every four days that he wants to return that money as soon as possible. If you have such an intention then you will be able to repay the money, otherwise God only knows! (160)
If you have borrowed money from someone and if your inner intent remains pure, then know that you will be able to return that money and you don't have to worry about it. All you have to be aware of is whether or not your inner intent remains pure. You can also tell from the intent of the person who has borrowed from you. If his intent does not remain pure, then you should know that you are going to lose that money.
Your inner intent must be pure. Your inner intent means what you are able to do as your own right. Pure intent is 'If I had all the money I owe, I would repay it today'. In your intent you should maintain only that you want to return the money as soon as possible.
Questioner: If a person is not able to fulfill his debt and files for bankruptcy, will he have to repay his debt in his next life?
Dadashri: He will not be able to see money again. Money will not even touch his hand! Our laws state that you should not spoil your intent when it comes to returning money you have borrowed. Then only money will return your way again and you will be able to fulfill your debts. No matter how much money you have, ultimately it will not come with you so get your spiritual work done. You will not encounter the path to liberation again. The path of liberation will not return for another eighty-one thousand years. This is the final 'stand'; there is nothing ahead.
