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Aptavani-2
there will always be doubts about the Self: the Self must be like
this or like that.
Bhakti should be filled with love! If I say to you, “You
don’t have an ounce of sense,” what should you say in turn?
“Dada whatever I am, I am yours!”
Kirtan Bhakti
No matter how much you praise the vitarags, it is never
enough. You can never praise the vitarags enough. Those that
have sung their praise have not done so with the right inner intent
and devotion. They would not have the misery that they do if
they had done so. Vitarags were very wise and had great
qualities. They say, “Keep singing praise of those who, starting
from the level of having attained enlightened vision all the way to
those who have become Tirthankaras.” One may ask, “Then, Sir
who should I sing the apkirtan (disgrace) of? Should it be of
those who will not attain liberation?” No, do not sing apkirtan
of anyone because humans do not have the capacity to do so.
Why do you do apkirtan? It keeps you away from vitarags. You
do not have capacity for it; you do not have enough energy and
you will be held liable for it. Do not bother the people who are
walking in the opposite direction from liberation, walk away
from them. But people make excuses and say, “What can I do?
These obstinate people act in such a way that I cannot help
seeing faults in them.” You cannot do this or say this because
you do not have the capacity to do so. If a physically strong
person were to speak negatively about these people, it would be
fine. What will happen if a physically weak Jain were to lash out
against a hefty meat eater telling him that he was committing sin
by being a non-vegetarian?
Bhakti and Gnan
Questioner : Dada, please explain bhakti and Gnan
further?