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Aptavani-4
(38)
The Power of the Self Is Only in the Domain of
the Self
Avastha Ma Asvastha – Uneasiness in
Condition or Phases of Events
Questioner: What is the definition of mithyatva?
Dadashri: Mithyatva means to become engrossed
(tanmayakar) in any situation (avastha). What is the result of
that? Uneasiness and restlessness (asvastha). And what is the
definition of samyak darshan (right vision, samyaktva)? Tranquility
(svastha). The one who dwells in the Self does not dwell in
situations. Such a person would consider all situations as
‘discharge’ and he would dwell in the stillness (nirakudata) of the
Self. Nirakudata is the natural state of the Siddha Lords (the
absolutely liberated Ones). This science of ours is so beautiful that
you will not have to think about a thing. The moment You say
settle (nikal; dispense with), you become free from it.
The entire world dwells in situations (avastha;
circumstances). It cannot come out of avastha. Those that
dwell in avastha, are in a state of disquiet and restlessness
(asvastha) all day and all night. If he does not find a seat on the
train, it will constantly bother him. Goodness! Why do you let
it bother you? Just tell yourself, “Such is the effect of my
karma”. He keeps looking around at the other passengers,
anticipating someone to leave their seat!
What kind of understanding does a mithyatvi (with the
wrong vision of ‘I am Chandubhai’) have? He is always