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and present, take care of them. If they are not around, do not
worry about it. Start again from where you left off. Service to
one’s parents gives instant rewards. One cannot see God, but
at least one can see his parents.
Service to the Elderly
Nowadays, the people who suffer the most are the elderly.
But whom can they complain to? The children do not listen to
them. Parents and children are always at odds with each other.
The generation gap has become so wide. The old man does not
let go of his old ways, even though he suffers for it.
Questioner: This is the case with every sixty-five year old.
Dadashri: Yes, it is the same everywhere. So what is the
solution for that in this day and age? It would be good for the
elderly to have a place to live. If we were to do something along
those lines, then first we should give them this knowledge of the
Self—Gnan. We should also make some arrangements for their
meals. One can consult the public and social services for this and
that would be acceptable. But once they have Gnan, at least if they
were to see the pure Self in everyone, it would be of benefit to
them. This Gnan (the liberating knowledge) will give them peace.
Otherwise, how are they to find any peace? What do you think?
Questioner: Yes, that is right.
Dadashri: Does what I say appeal to you?
What happens if an elderly man lives at home where no
one pays any attention to him? He cannot say anything, but from
within he binds negative karma. The establishment of old people’s
homes is a good idea and helpful in that sense. But it should be
called something more dignified. It should be given a more
respectable and dignified name rather than ‘old people’s home.’
Serving Parents and Guru
First comes service to the parents, and then comes service