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It is not a crime to pay a bribe. But it is a crime if you
do not know how to adjust to the worldly situation and crisis
that presents to you. A lot of people will remain very stubborn
in such matter and not give in. And you may hold on to your
ethical principles as long as you do not antagonize anyone and
you have enough money in the bank to cover everything. But
what if you stand to lose the money in the bank and others
come making their claims? What would you do then?
Questioner : Yes, you are right.
Dadashree: In my business I would instruct my clerks to
pay bribes. Even though I conducted my business honestly and
had no intention of stealing, I would tell my workers to pay the
bribes. Giving someone the run around for his or her money is
not right. So go ahead and pay the bribe if you have to. I do
not consider bribes a crime but it is a crime not to pay your
client in a timely manner, who has provided you with raw
materials.
If you encounter a robber on your way, would you give
him the money when he asks for it or would you refuse it as a
matter of principle?
Questioner : I would have to give him the money.
Dadashree: Why do you give the money in that situation
and not in this? These others are all robbers of the second kind.
Don’t you think so?
These are civilized robbers and those others are uncivilized.
You may not have seen these civilized robbers. You may not
have even come in the clutches of one but I have come across
many.
Questioner : You are now on the spiritual path but at the