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will work after he attains the right vision. Until the right vision
(samyak darshan) is attained, there is no saiyam (absence of
raag-dwesh) either. The saiyam referred to by the Vitarag
Lords can never be found anywhere. The saiyam that people
generally refer to is ego-based control of passions.
Questioner: Is that conduct saraag charitra (conduct
with attachment)?
Dadashri: Saraag charitra is a very elevated thing.
Gnanis are considered to be in saraag charitra. (Despite being
a vitarag, Dadashri had subtle attachment of Jagat Kalyan,
salvation of the world.) After the Gnanis become completely
detached (vitarag), they are said to be in the state of complete
non-attachment (vitarag charitra).
What is considered control (saiyam)? Control of
gratification through senses is renunciation (tyaag). The Lord
has called control of the kashays (anger, pride, deceit and greed)
as true saiyam. One attains liberation because of saiyam of
kashays; karma bondage is due to lack of saiyam. Sexual and
other passions (vishays) may be present even when one attains
the right vision (samkit). Yes, these vishays will not allow one
to progress to higher spiritual stages (gunasthanak).
Nevertheless, they have not been objectionable because one will
not lose the right vision due to their presence.
When the Illusion that Deludes (Dekhat
Bhooli) Ends, Suffering Ends
What does Akram Vignan say?
There is nothing wrong in looking at the Alphanso mangoes.
There is nothing wrong even in smelling their aroma, but do not
think of enjoying them