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That question was direct and simple. I asked, “Bhagwan, ordinary people receive your blessings and become exceptionally extraordinary in a very short time. It took them very little sadhana to become a siddha (liberated soul). Dear Bhagwan, when will I be able to reach that wonderful state? Why is it that my earnest sadhana does not yield positive results? I see the goal and feel that I am so close to it, yet it still eludes me. Where am I going wrong?"
Bhagwan replied, "Goyama, listen carefully. Samsara, this endless cycle of rebirth and death, is like a vast ocean. You have managed to swim across most of it. You are very close to the shore; it is in your sight, Just as there is no but you have stopped short of reaching progress until you lift your that shore. Just as there is no progress foot off the first rock and
until you lift your foot off the first rock move on to the next, so also, you cannot reach and move on to the next, so also, you your goal until you leave
cannot reach your goal until you leave your attachments behind.
your attachments behind. Gautam, just as greed, lust, and ego, are passions, so are infatuation and attachment. Attachment to objects or persons cause bonding and impedes liberation of your soul. Cut all your bonds and free your conscience of all passions and you will reach your goal."
"Bhagwan," I said, "Have I not given up everything in your service?" I own nothing, and I have no desires for anything."
Mahavir continued, "One whose conscience is not free of all passions (kashayas) cannot be completely free. Such a person is imbalanced because his conscience is dependent on external objects. He is
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