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done to address this problem? It would be wonderful if there
were special living arrangements for the elderly. First and foremost,
they should be given this Gnan. After that various public and social
services can handle their daily meals and requirements. But Gnan
is of utmost importance because it will give them peace and further
their spiritual progress. There is no way for them to find peace
otherwise. What do you think?
(P.570)
What kind of moral values do your children learn at home?
When you bow down to your parents, even at your age, will it not
encourage your children to do the same? Would the children then
not do the same to you?
(P.573)
Questioner : Children today do not bow down to their
parents. They seem reluctant or ashamed to do so.
Dadashri : They do not because they do not revere their
parents. Too often they see the parents fighting and they see a lot
of negative interactions between them, which is why they do not
respect their parents. If they perceive good thoughts and see good
conduct in their parents, they would bow down to their parents all
the time. But today parents fight in front of their children, do they
not?
Questioner : Yes.
Dadashri : So how can the parents expect their children
to respect them?
(P.574)
In this world you must have the highest reverence towards
your father, your mother and your guru. You cannot forget the
benevolence of those who have guided you to the right path.
(P.575)
JAI SAT CHIT ANAND