262 Pratikraman
Questioner: How can one remain in the Agnas where there is raag?
Dadashri: What do you call raag and dwesh; what is the definition of raag and dwesh? Cause-raag( charge-raag) is considered as raag. Effect-raag( discharge-raag) is not considered raag. The raag that you have now is not a causeraag. It is effect-raag because you have become a Shuddhatma. Shuddhatma does not have any raag-dwesh and the effect all belongs to‘ Chandulal.’
If there is effect-raag or effect-dwesh, You have to tell‘ Chandulal,’‘ Why are you attacking when something wrong occurs? Therefore, do pratikraman.’ And you do not have to do anything for raag, do you understand?( 248)
If awareness of separation cannot be maintained during raag, if one cannot remain in the Agnas, then he has to do pratikraman.
Self-Respect and Moksha
Questioner: Is there a way one can do pratikraman without losing his self-respect( swamaan)?
Dadashri: You can do pratikraman. Where does selfrespect have any problem with pratikraman? How is self-respect lost in doing pratikraman? There is no such thing as self-respect in front of the Lord( the Lord within), is there? Self-respect is an issue with people. There is nothing wrong in showing helplessness in front of the Lord. You should not become helpless in front of people. Self-respect means you should not become helpless in front of others. And he that becomes free of selfrespect, becomes entitled to moksha.
The Effect of Pride with‘ My-ness’ Upon Others
Questioner: What should I do so that the pride or arrogance( abhimaan) does not cause any problem or hurt to