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and renounces.
Gnani is acquisitive and non-acquisitive
‘We’ are acquisitive (saspruha) as well as non-acquisitive
(nispruha). So was the Lord, but the Lord’s followers have
become non-acquisitive. One should get the work accomplished
as the necessity arises.
Questioner : I do not understand what you mean by
both saspruha-nispruha. Please explain.
Dadashri : ‘We’ have no leanings (‘We’ are nispruha)
towards the worldly life but ‘we’ are acquisitive (‘We’ are
saspruha) in matters related to the Soul. One will attain liberation
when he has both, no intent (bhaav) for the world and all intents
for the Self. Therefore, welcome all circumstances; whichever
one unfolds, detrimental or beneficial, accept them all. Intellect
under the influence of illusion (bhrantbuddhi) will not let you
see the truth. Lord says there is no objection to living the relative
life, but your life must not have contradictions. Abide by
Lakshmiji’s rules. Do not take money that comes from illicit
sources. Allow for natural effort for money, but do not harbor
a desire for it. If you borrow money from someone, pay it back.
You will be able to pay back money you have borrowed if you
tell yourself everyday that you want to pay it back.
One should not spurn money. Many people say, “I do not
need money. I don’t even touch it!” It is fine if they do not touch
money, but when they speak this way with contempt having an
inner intent of spurn and scorn, it is very detrimental. They are
doomed to spend many lives without money. Lakshmiji is vitarag
and inanimate (achetan). One should not spurn it. If you show
contempt towards anything, be it sentient or inanimate, it will
never cross your path again. You can say ‘I am aparigrahi (I
practice non-possession), but you cannot say, “I will never touch
money.” Lakshmiji is the leader of all worldly transactions. All