388 Pratikraman
the connection( with the tiger) becomes free.
Questioner: But did you not say that its violent intent goes away.
Dadashri: Its violent intent goes away. Questioner: How does that occur?
Dadashri: When your fear goes away, its violent intent goes away.
Questioner: So does that mean that it had an effect on its soul?
Dadashri: There is a direct effect on the soul. It does reach its soul.
Even a tiger will do whatever you command it, if you were to do its pratikraman. There is no difference between a tiger and a human. The difference is in the vibrations you emit. It is your vibrations that will affect the tiger. As long as you believe in your mind that a tiger is a violent animal, the tiger will remain violent. If you are aware that the tiger is the Soul, then it will have no violence with you. Everything is possible.
Pratikraman is Addressed to the Pure Soul
You must understand how effective your intent( bhaav) can be in causing an effect that can be destructive. If a monkey destroys all the mangos on your mango tree, then, in a moment of frustration you say it would be better to just chop down the mango tree altogether. Beware of the inner intent behind what you say. Words spoken in the presence of the Self do not go to waste. If you are careful not to cause a negative effect, then everything will be fine.
Everything around you is the effect of what you yourself have created. From this moment onwards, stop any vibrations or thoughts towards others. If a thought arises, wash it off by