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not Self-realized to establish and revere an external God (idol,
satdev), an external true guru, and follow a true religion. Until
you meet the Gnani Purush, everything you do will be worldly
in nature (giving only worldly benefits).
Questioner : What does the relative satdev mean? Is it
the idol of God?
Dadashri : Yes. When you revere an idol, you are
projecting your devotional intent on that idol. This is in the
relative realm. You, your devotion and the object of your
devotion, all three are in the relative realm.
The Self within is the real God (satdev). The speech of the
Gnani Purush is the true religion (satdharma). The Gnani Purush
himself is really the true guru (sadguru). These three are real and
eternal; the others are relative and worldly in nature. What are
the benefits of worldly devotion? You will bind merit karma
(punya) and will gradually progress spiritually but only the real
elements; the alaukik (beyond the world) satdev, sadguru and
satdharma will liberate you. Otherwise, why would you wander
aimlessly, having met the real guru? What is the reality of this
world? The reality is that people have met their satdev, but that
satdev is not real but a relative satdev. Relative means it is Lord
Mahavir but in the form of an idol. Whereas the real God
(satdev) is the one who lives within; the real God is the pure
Soul within. The pure Soul within is truly Lord Mahavir.
Although some of you have attained realization of the pure
Soul, you have not fully experienced that state yet, and until
then, the Gnani Purush verily is your pure Soul.
Real religion cannot be found in the scriptures. Real
religion is that which comes forth as the speech of the Gnani
Purush. Only when you attain the real religion, real God and the
real guru can you attain liberation. However, until you find the
real, keep the projected real as your anchor. If you cannot find
real pearls, at least wear cultured ones!