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Bhagwan said, "Anand, I know all about you. You are a caring person. You use your wealth to help the needy and you are a pillar of support for the community. You are the architect of their hope."
Bhagwan's kind words pleased Anand. He said, "Bhagwant, I have a question. I heard your sermon with great interest. As I understood, you said that even someone like me with responsibilities towards family, business and the society can start sadhana and achieve liberation. How can I - a farmer - put your advice into practice without becoming a sadhu?
Bhagwan said, "Anand, you may not know it, but you already have started your sadhana long time ago. A monk devotes his full-time in pursuit of knowing the Self. Knowing the Self is your responsibility also, but it is not the ultimate responsibility. Sharing the bliss that you experience by 'knowing' your Self, with other living beings is your ultimate responsibility. Anand, you are already fulfilling that responsibility by sharing love, kindness and compassion with your family and, the community. That is the beginning of your sadhana. Whether you are a farmer, businessman, or a cowherd, your work and your actions can be performed without being sinful. Life cannot be without actions, but actions can be without sin. A sadhak also is not free from actions, but one who is engaged in sin-free activities is a true sadhak. Anand, you may not yet be able to live a monk's life, but can certainly live as a true sadhak.
Life cannot be without actions, but actions can be without sin. A sadhak also is not free from actions, but one who is engaged in sinfree activities is a true sadhak.
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