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of the causal karmas, whereas for you, the karmas are destroyed
altogether.
When you no longer see faults in anyone, know that you
have attained the state of stillness, the state of the Self even
amidst the din of worldly life. This state in Akram Vignan is very
different. Even while enjoying life’s pleasures, one sees the world
as flawless.
Those who have no trace of any abhorrence will be
liberated in one more lifetime. If elements of abhorrence remain
then it may take him three or four lifetimes to attain liberation.
15. On the Path of Cause Ahimsa
Questioner: On the path of liberation, does pratiraman
free one from all previous accounts?
Dadashri: Hmm… Yes.
Questioner: But what words do we to say when doing
pratikraman?
Dadashri: Say, “Every living beings that I have hurt in
any way, please forgive me.”
Questioner: Each and every living being?
Dadashri: Yes to each and every living being
Questioner: Does it include microorganisms like the ones
present in air (vayukaya), water (jalkaya), and fire (tejokaya)?
Dadashri: It includes everything.
Questioner: What should we do if we kill something
unknowingly?
Dadashri: Even when it is done in ignorance, once you
become aware of your deed, you should feel remorse
immediately. You should repent for it and do pratyakhyan.