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When can all these losses be made up, and that too in this insolvent Kaliyug (the current fifth era)? That is why one should just accept the Gnani’s protection (sharanu) and ask him for liberation. Only then can everything be resolved in a short time. [15] Dharma in One’s Conduct The Lord does not look at the conduct (activity of mind, speech and body), but He does give significance to the intent (bhaav). Conduct (aacharan) is “discharge” karma, and the “charge” (of new karma) happens according to the intent behind the action. The constant contemplation of ‘Life as a human should not go in vain’ will someday bear fruit. To be free from conflict is the greatest religion. There is no religion where there are clashes, and there are no clashes where there is religion. Show kindness (daya), remain peaceful (shanti), remain in equanimity (samata). These dictates of religions, are futile in these current times. What can be done when they cannot be observed even after millions of attempts? That is why the Gnani Purush shows us a new path, in a new form; one that is attainable even by the common person. When anger, pride, deceit and greed (kashays) happen, it is not a problem, but one should do repentance (pratikraman) for them. If you commit a theft, it is not a problem, but you must do pratikraman for it. If you just abide this one Agna (special directive) of the Gnani, you will attain the essence of all religions. There is no other higher religion, than to please the Gnani. Nothing else pleases the Gnani more than if you follow his Agnas! Only the Gnani’s Agnas can take one to the ultimate moksha! Knowledge itself brings action. As soon as the knowledge 34