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very patiently, to make her understand his Sraman ways. Now, unable to make her understand, he has simply given up talking. This has irritated Revati even more. She now comes to the Center, shouts loudly at him and continues to insult him publicly.
One day Mahashatak lost his patience. In a rage, he shouted back, “Wicked woman, do you know the outcome of your ugly behavior? You have sinned so much that you will go to hell. You would pay dearly for your crafty, crooked life and suffer untold miseries."
The people at the Sraman centre were surprised to see Mahashatak lose his temper and break his vow of silence. Someone immediately conveyed this news to Bhagwan, and Mahavir asked me to talk to Mahashatak. Mahavir asked me to advise him that the main purpose of sadhana is to learn to control ones emotions. No one in sadhana should ever lose his temper; it is important to be calm and quiet by keeping emotions under control.
When I went to Mahashatak, I could read the frustration on his sad face, despite his attempts to hide it. He smiled gently and tried to be pleasant while welcoming my intrusion. We exchanged some pleasantries, talked a little about some religious matters, and finally, upon seeing that no one was around, I gave him Bhagwan's message.
"You, Mahashatak, are Bhagwan's loved one. You must not lose your patience. Your harsh words must have hurt your wife. You are a sadhak – a devotee who has resolved to rid yourself of all passions. You know that passions keep our soul bonded in this samsara and prevent it from achieving the heights of ultimate bliss. Years of sadhana have
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