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Pratikraman
I too do pratikraman with Him as the witness.
Seeker: So then what is our duty in this worldly life
(sansar)?
Dadashri: You have to see how this worldly life is unfolding
by being a witness (sakshi bhaav). And if the ego arises, you
have to ask for forgiveness from the Lord. Any place where the
ego of ‘I am the doer’ arises, you have to ask for forgiveness.
Do you ask for forgiveness?
Questioner: Yes.
Dadashri: Whose forgiveness do you ask? Do you ask
for God’s forgiveness?
Questioner: Yes.
Dadashri: You should ask for God’s forgiveness. That is
the only solution, because if you ask for forgiveness, you will be
forgiven.
If you make a mistake, then you should say, ‘Dear Lord!
I have no desire to make a mistake, and yet it occurs, so please
forgive me.’
Questioner: Many times I used to have this question as
to why we worship the Lord, and why are we asking for
forgiveness from Him.
Dadashri: We are asking for forgiveness for the mistakes
that were committed to the world. The one who has not
committed a mistake, why does he have to ask for forgiveness?
The Absolute Self is Beyond Karma
Seeker: In order to reach Parmatma (fully enlightened
One), if we put aside religion and carry out only good actions,
can we reach Him?
Dadashri: No, attaining the state of the absolute Self and