Spirituality in Speech

Author(s): Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Mahavideh Foundation

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we do not accept the words, and they do not affect us. I remain detached (vitarag). There is no attachment or abhorrence towards him.
Gnan's experiments are such that 'we' simply 'observe every activity. That is why I call this speech, a record! As this record plays, I observe what is being said. Whereas the ordinary people of the world, become involved with their speech. When there is absolute detachment and separation, it is called "Keval Gnan absolute knowledge).
What people of the world see, is also what the Gnani sees, but what the people see will not be of any value because their ego is their 'basement'. 'I am Chandulal,' is their basement whereas the enlightened mahatmas of Dadashri have the basement of, 'I am pure Soul.' Therefore whatever we 'see goes towards absolute knowledge. The degree with which we 'see' determines the degree of absolute knowledge we have acquried. The percentage by which we see ourselves separate, see speech as separate, see what 'Chandulal' is doing, is the percentage of absolute knowledge that we have attained.
When someone swears at me, it is always in my Gnan, that it is a record that is playing. If the record says something wrong, that too is in my Gnan. I am always in a state of complete awareness. Absolute awareness is Keval Gnan. In the worldly life, people's awareness is worldly in nature; they are driven by their ego. Whereas, this is the awareness that comes after Selfrealization. This is an awareness of partial Keval Gnan which will bring forth your salvation.
Do not leave the internal machinery unattended. Keep an eye on it at all times, pay special attention to where most of the wear and tear occurs. Know when and with whom, harsh words are spoken. Speech that comes forth is not the problem, but you must see' that, 'Aha! Chandulal uttered harsh words!
Questioner : But as far as possible, is it not better to not say anything?
Dadashri : Speaking or not speaking is not in your hands anymore.
It is a different matter to observe everything external to you, but when you continuously observe, everything that is happening within you, during that time you are in the realm of Keval Gnan. This is partial Keval Gnan, not absolute. Observe bad thoughts that arise and also observe the good ones. You must not have abhorrence towards bad thoughts or attachment towards good ones. You need not be concerned whether something is good or bad, because it is not under your control.
7. The Lying Speech Questioner : Is flattery considered truth? Does flattery mean to endorse unnecessarily?
Dadashri : That is not called truth. Nothing is worthy of flattery. Flattery is a tool people employ to conceal their own mistakes.
Questioner : Is there any advantage in talking pleasantly with someone?
Dadashri : Yes, it makes them happy.
Questioner : But people feel hurt when they discover later on that they were lied to. Some people may talk sweetly while others, even though their speech is harsh, are sincere and truthful.
Dadashri : What is a truthful speech; a naked truth? If a boy were to tell his mother, 'Hey you, wife of my father!' he is stating the truth, is he not? Yet such a statement would offend her. She would be very hurt with this statement. This is what we call the naked truth.