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Aptavani-9
Questioner: If one chants mantras with awareness when
udvega arrives, will it make a difference?
Dadashri: There is no awareness during udvega. There
will be some degree of awareness if it is a minor udvega, then
that udvega could be stopped with chanting mantras but the
awareness will not remain during a major udvega.
Did you understand the three words exactly, in their
appropriate place?
Questioner: I would not understand these three words
even if I read a book on them by some Ph.D. but I have
understood them only because you explained them.
Dadashri: The correct meaning of words can only be
arrived at if those words stand out and become effective in their
right place, but not otherwise. They should fit appropriately in
their place. What happens when you use the word vega in
place of udvega? It would not be a suitable word in other
places. People use words loosely; they do not care whether
they fit or not.
Cunning people are suitable in their own places,
pickpockets are suitable in their place and diamond merchants
are suitable in their place. If a diamond merchant came together
with a pickpocket, would that be suitable? He will be robbed
from all directions; therefore, each has its own suitable place.
Our people reject and scorn the word randapo
(widowhood; losing a spouse). This word randapo is appropriate
in its place. Mandapo (marriage) and randapo (widowhood)
are both exact.
Udvega - so many difficulties
Questioner: Udvega can also occur because of separation
due to difference of opinions, can it not?
Dadashri: Yes, udvega can also occur because of