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not liberate you. Have desire for liberation only. If you were to
desire liberation just once, then even after a hundred thousand
lifetimes, you would encounter a Gnani and you would achieve
liberation. Liberation means to be completely free, freedom from
all worldly miseries. Efforts are needed for the daily mundane
life but not for attaining liberation, because liberation is the very
nature of the Self. Water by nature is cool and one has to make
an effort to heat it but is any effort required to cool it? No, no
effort is required, it will cool on it’s own because that is its
nature. But how can you understand this? In reality you are free
but dense illusion and ignorance prevent you from knowing this.
This illusion can never be destroyed until you meet a Gnani
Purush. The Gnani Purush will destroy this illusion for you, so
look for a Gnani Purush. Look for a living Gnani Purush.
Look for the One who is liberated. Look for the One
who has crossed the ocean of life and has the power to help
countless others do the same. Find such a person and follow
him fearlessly. Only I am such a liberated one in this present
era. I am the astounding incarnation of Knowledge. I can bestow
liberation in just one hour. You do not have to do anything nor
do you have to give anything in return. I have no need or desire
for anything. God only manifests in those who become absolutely
desire-less. You will come across many ascetics who have no
desire for wealth, you may come across some that have no
sensual desires, but they will all have desire for respect, fame
or disciples. There will always be some deep-rooted desire of
one kind or another within them. Where there is absolute
desirelessness, only there will the Supreme Lord manifest. I
have no desire for wealth, sensual pleasures, disciples, fame or
anything thing else. There is nothing that I want. But if you want
anything from me, come to me and take it. However ask wisely
so that you never have to ask again.
All worldly happiness is a by-product and to realize the