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Learning through experience
I was very short tempered, getting angry with almost everyone in
the family. I would always feel that I am right in every situation,
viewing everything only from my point of view. But after I started
watching satsang on T.V. , there have been several positive
changes in me. I got to know about the Soul. I learned that
whatever is happening to me is a result of my own account. I
would have several quarrels with my mother-in-law and would
always remain angry with her. It would really enrage me when
she would scold my children. As a result, I would shout at her and
it became a habit. After coming to Dada's satsang, I learned
about Pratikraman (asking for forgiveness). I also came to know
about the value of human life. I understood that all these are
“files” and I have to settle them with equanimity. One day, I
ended up in a quarrel with my sister's mother-in-law on a small
matter. But just after 15 minutes, I went to her house and asked
for forgiveness by touching her feet. I experienced immense
peace by doing pratikraman of my mother-in-law, my sister's
mother-in-law and my husband. Even they have changed for the
better. My mother-in-law even has the bhaav of coming to
satsang and wishes to do darshan of the Gnani. My husband used
to switch off the T.V. whenever I would watch satsang. But with
the help of this satsang, I realised that all this is my own account
and I can't be freed without settling them. So why should I fight
with him? Shouldn't I deal with him lovingly? As a result, he would
not only let me watch the Satsang on T.V. but now, he also
accompanies me to satsang! Pratikraman and satsang have
changed me to the extent that whenever I become free from
household chores, all I remember is Dada. My attachment and
abhorrence (raag-dwesh) have dimished and life has become full
of love and peace.

- Anjana Patel,
Ahmedabad
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