Aptavani-4
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Dadashri: There is a tremendous difference. You cannot
make a connection between the two. Gnayak is one’s Self that
has become Parmatma (absolute Self); whereas jignyasu has
to make a guru, and he has to keep searching. Inquisitiveness
has arisen within and, therefore, he becomes a purusharthi (one
making the effort), but the gnayak is verily the God.
Questioner: What is the difference between mumukshu
and jignyasu?
Dadashri: Mumukshu is one who only desires moksha
and jignyasu means that one still has a desire for happiness and
so one gets it from wherever one can.
Questioner: What does it mean to see within the
universe and outside the universe?
Dadashri: One is said to be inside the universe, when
one is tanmayakar (to become one) with the gneyas (that
which is to be known). And when one is outside of the universe,
it means that one just sees the gneyas as gneyas.
Questioner: What is ‘absolute’ science?
Dadashri: Science that is nirlep (absolutely detached)
from agnan (ignorance of the Self) is ‘absolute’ science.
Questioner: Has the word “Atma” been in existence
from time immemorial?
Dadashri: Yes, since time immemorial. Gnan and its
ways have been the same since time immemorial.
The Great Importance of the Nimit
Questioner: Do we need a nimit (a person who is
instrumental) in order to realize the Self?
Dadashri: Nothing can happen without a nimit. Only as
an exception, can it happen without a nimit to someone rare.