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difficult for one to assess when this is necessary.
Questioner: How can one make that assessment?
Dadashri: People always say that the other person is at
fault. However, in reality the fault is one’s own. I tell them they
should not be excessively humble, but they should maintain a
Vitaraag (detached) attitude towards the other. This external
reaction can be stern if necessary as long as you are vitaraag
within.
Questioner: But that is so difficult, how can one remain
vitaraag from within?
Dadashri: It can be maintained very well, if you are not at
fault, but if you are at fault, then you will not be able to do so. At
the root of it, the fault is yours. Those that look to place the blame
on others are really the ones at fault. They are simply protecting
their mistakes.
Your perception of others is a reflection of yourself. No
one can utter anything to you unless you yourself are at fault. You
are the one at fault each and every time, but because you do not
understand this, you continue to blame others. To see faults in
others is the greatest of ignorance of all! When I keep repeating
that the whole world is faultless, over and over again, then why
would I ever blame anyone under any circumstances? That would
be foolish. Would it not?
Questioner: Absolutely.
Dadashri: Those who saw their own faults were victorious
and liberated themselves. So remember that unless it is your
fault, no one can utter anything to you. Be aware and remain
aware of this.
Questioner: These words of yours will immediately