Non-Violence
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of others. Should intellect be abused in this way? Besides those
with less intellect have less kashaya.
Those who practice ahimsa from birth believe that it is wrong
to hurt any life-form. This is ingrained in their belief and their
spiritual vision. People with such awareness have sharper intellects.
Questioner: Are they considered gentler because they
practice ahimsa from birth?
Dadashri: They are not considered gentle. The fact that
they practice ahimsa in this life is really the result of their past
karma. Their increased intellect is also a result, but they use this
intellect to hurt and exploit others. If you commited a murder, it
would cost you perhaps one more lifetime, but when you use
your intellect to hurt others, you will be doomed and you will
destroy numerous lives to come.
Greater Violence: Fighting or Kashaya?
In bygone days, it was the wealthy businessman of the village
who had the most intellect. If a conflict arose amongst the villagers,
he would invite both parties to his home and help solve their dispute
in an amicable manner. For example if the dispute was over money,
and the villager who owed the money did not have the full amount
to repay his loan, the businessman would loan him the difference.
He would then invite both of them to have a meal with him and
then let them part happily. He would not take advantage of the
situation. This does not happen nowadays. Anymore, people
would exploit such situations.
I am not accusing anyone. In fact I see the entire world as
being innocent and flawless. I would look upon a person as faultless
even if he beat or insulted me. I am talking about the worldly life.
If you do not understand how to work in the relative world, how
will you solve your problems? And unless you acquire that
understanding from the Gnani Purush, nothing will help you.