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in youth there is a ‘ridge point’, so what is this ‘ridge point’?
Dadashri : ‘Ridge point’ means right at its peak. Where
is the ridge of a roof? It is at the top.
When a youth reaches the ‘ridge point’, at that moment
everything topples over. If one passes through this, then he is a
winner. I will look after everything, but if he changes his mind,
then there is no cure. That is why I teach him before the karma
unfolds, to walk with his eyes looking down. Do not look at a
woman. He can enjoy everything else. We cannot give you any
guarantees because you are in your youth.
[4] When the Thoughts of Sexuality Torment
Someday, when a sexual thought sprouts and it lingers
on, then you have to do a massive pratikraman, a long continuous
pratikraman. You must get rid of the thought as soon as it
sprouts.
[5] Do Not Be Guided By Your Mind
You should never proceed as guided by your mind. If the
mind says according to what the Gnan says then one may adjust
accordingly. If it goes against what our Gnan says, then you
must stop it.
Look how wise Kabir was when he said, four hundred
years ago, that, ‘ The one who lets his mind rule his actions
loses everything’. Was Kabir not wise? People are governed by
their minds. If your mind says, ‘Get married to this person’,
does that mean you have to get married?
Questioner : No. That cannot happen.
Dadashri : What will you do when the mind still says
that? You will have to remain strong if you want to practice
brahmacharya. The mind can say anything and it will make you