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[1] The True Nature of Pratikraman
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Seeker: How does one know that atikraman has
occurred?
Dadashri: You will know and so will the other person.
You will know it from the expression on his face and you will be
affected too. It will affect you both. That is why pratikraman
should be done.
If a policeman tries to stop you and you do not stop; that
is considered atikraman and for that you have to do
pratikraman. Otherwise, you will have to go to court.
When we eat, it is not considered atikraman. Is having
your hair cut considered atikraman?
Questioner: No.
Dadashri: Is shaving atikraman?
Questioner: No.
Dadashri: When you brush your teeth in the morning, is
that atikraman?
Questioner: No, not even that.
Dadashri: Anger, pride, deceit and greed are all
considered atikraman, so if you do pratikraman, they will
leave. If you do pratikraman immediately after atikraman, the
anger, pride, deceit and greed will disappear.
Endless Projections Due to Jolts of Ignorance
Every living being (jiva) is ‘projecting’ (planning, intention,
bhaav), not due to its natural disposition but due to external
forces. And we should continue doing pratikraman. This occurs
due to the force of ignorance (agnan – ignorance of the Self)
due to circumstances. We should keep doing pratikraman.
There is not only one type of projection; there are endless
kinds. Whenever one encounters anything, he will not refrain