Non-Violence
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So try to stop it.
If you see a wounded person, you should stop to help him.
Do whatever you can to help him. Although he is suffering because
of his past karma, you should still maintain your intent of non-
violence. If on the other hand, you do not stop to help him, you
will bind karma because of his negative intent towards you. This
world will not liberate you. You have to liberate yourself.
Questioner: How important is it for those interested in
making spiritual progress to make an effort towards stopping
violence? If so, how can that be achieved?
Dadashri: If one is desirous of spiritual progress but makes
no effort to stop violence, then it is the same as encouraging
violence. All spiritual aspirations must be coupled with efforts to
stop violence.
Questioner: Why is there no awareness to prevent gross
visible violence under such circumstances?
Dadashri: It is absolutely necessary to prevent all such
violence. You have to make every effort to do this. If necessary,
you should organize groups and elect people to represent your
cause to the government. This will yield stronger results. Everyone
should have strong feelings against violence. These feelings have
to be strengthened and encouraged.
Questioner: But Dada, ultimately are these not all accounts
and consequences of past karma?
Dadashri: Yes, they are, but you can only say that after
the fact. If you dismiss them as karmic accounts beforehand, things
are likely to be ruined. If a so-called ‘ascetic’ were to come to
your village to abduct your children, you must try to stop him.
You would be grieved if your child were kidnapped. Likewise,
you should feel deep sorrow for the slaughtering of animals and
you should oppose it. How else will you accomplish the task?