18 Whatever has happened is justice
and make demands such as , “ I ’ ll see to it that you pay up ,” otherwise you will have to look for a lawyer and all your time will be wasted in courts instead of coming here to satsang . If you say ‘ whatever happens is justice ,’ the intellect will go away .
You should have a firm conviction that whatever happens is justice . This firm conviction will keep you sane and you will not feel angry and antagonistic towards the other person , nor will you become frustrated . However having said this , in the worldly life , you should still attempt to collect your money . When you go to collect your money , you should play your role to the fullest , as if you are in a play . You should tell your debtor pleasantly that you had come by several times , but unfortunately you were not able to meet him and that now perhaps either his punya or your punya enabled you to meet . Tell him that at the moment you are in some financial difficulties and that you need the money and if he is not able to pay you , that he should arrange to have someone else give you the money . Speak in such an appealing way that you can get your work done . People have egos , so if you lift their ego gently , they will do anything for you . You should not get into a conflict or feel any attachment or aversion in this matter . Even if you fail to collect your money , after a hundred trips to your debtor , remind yourself that it is of no consequence and that whatever has happened is justice . After all , you are not the only person who has to collect money .
Questioner : No , every businessman has the same problem .
Dadashri : Some people come to me complaining that they are not able to collect their money . They never came to me when they were able to . Have you come across the word ‘ oograni ’ ( collection of debt )?
Questioner : If someone insults us , is that not oograni ( payment of debt ) ?