Questioner: Dada, this discussion about the ego is
relevant many times even in the home, it is relevant to our
institution, even while doing Dada’s work, the egos collide
at times, so it applies there too. Resolution is needed there
too, isn’t it?
Dadashri: Yes, resolution is certainly needed! Over here, the one with Knowledge of the Self will find resolution; but those who do not have Knowledge of the Self, what solution do they have? So then such a person begins to stray, he begins to develop a mental distance. For us here, distance does not develop.
Questioner: But Dada, one shouldn’t clash, right?
Dadashri: It is their nature to clash. That happens because people have brought such karmic stock with them. If they had not come with such stock, then this would not happen. Therefore, You should understand that it is the habit of the other person. You should realize this. So then, it will not affect You. This is because habits belong to the one that is inclined to have habits, and You are the Self! And then it gets settled. If you remain stuck, then there is a problem. As it is, clashes will certainly arise. It will never be so that clashes never arise! The only thing you must ensure is that the friction does not create a distance between each other. Friction will indeed occur, even between husband and wife. However, they ultimately remain as one, don’t they? That will happen. ‘We’ have not put any pressure on anyone that, ‘You people should not clash.’
Questioner: But Dada, should we not maintain the constant intent to avoid clashes?
Dadashri: Yes, that should be maintained. That indeed is what should be done! Pratikraman should be done and a friendly spirit should be maintained towards that person! If conflict occurs again, then do pratikraman again. Because one layer leaves, then another layer leaves. They are in layers, aren’t they? In my case, whenever clash occurred, I made a mental note that I gained some good knowledge today! Clashes prevent you from slipping; they keep you ever aware! They are a vitamin for the Soul. Therefore, there is no problem in clashing. To not develop a distance after clashing, that is considered effort. If you begin to develop a mental distance with the other person, then do pratikraman and set it in order. How must I be getting along with all these people? I get along with you too, don’t I? It is a fact that conflict arises due to words. I happen to talk a lot, yet I do not get into clashes, do I!
Clashes will occur. Kitchen utensils make noise when they bang into each other, don’t they? It is the inherent nature of the non-Self complex to clash, but only if it has come with such a stock, otherwise it will not. Clashes used to arise for me too. However, after attaining this Knowledge of the Self, conflict has not arisen. This is because this Knowledge of the Self is experiential Knowledge. And I have come having settled all my accounts using this Knowledge, and for you it remains to be settled.
Dadashri: Yes, resolution is certainly needed! Over here, the one with Knowledge of the Self will find resolution; but those who do not have Knowledge of the Self, what solution do they have? So then such a person begins to stray, he begins to develop a mental distance. For us here, distance does not develop.
Questioner: But Dada, one shouldn’t clash, right?
Dadashri: It is their nature to clash. That happens because people have brought such karmic stock with them. If they had not come with such stock, then this would not happen. Therefore, You should understand that it is the habit of the other person. You should realize this. So then, it will not affect You. This is because habits belong to the one that is inclined to have habits, and You are the Self! And then it gets settled. If you remain stuck, then there is a problem. As it is, clashes will certainly arise. It will never be so that clashes never arise! The only thing you must ensure is that the friction does not create a distance between each other. Friction will indeed occur, even between husband and wife. However, they ultimately remain as one, don’t they? That will happen. ‘We’ have not put any pressure on anyone that, ‘You people should not clash.’
Questioner: But Dada, should we not maintain the constant intent to avoid clashes?
Dadashri: Yes, that should be maintained. That indeed is what should be done! Pratikraman should be done and a friendly spirit should be maintained towards that person! If conflict occurs again, then do pratikraman again. Because one layer leaves, then another layer leaves. They are in layers, aren’t they? In my case, whenever clash occurred, I made a mental note that I gained some good knowledge today! Clashes prevent you from slipping; they keep you ever aware! They are a vitamin for the Soul. Therefore, there is no problem in clashing. To not develop a distance after clashing, that is considered effort. If you begin to develop a mental distance with the other person, then do pratikraman and set it in order. How must I be getting along with all these people? I get along with you too, don’t I? It is a fact that conflict arises due to words. I happen to talk a lot, yet I do not get into clashes, do I!
Clashes will occur. Kitchen utensils make noise when they bang into each other, don’t they? It is the inherent nature of the non-Self complex to clash, but only if it has come with such a stock, otherwise it will not. Clashes used to arise for me too. However, after attaining this Knowledge of the Self, conflict has not arisen. This is because this Knowledge of the Self is experiential Knowledge. And I have come having settled all my accounts using this Knowledge, and for you it remains to be settled.
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