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WHO AM I ?
cannot do it without the heat of the fire (suffering).
Questioner : Are there any rules in Akram, as there are
in the Kramic path?
Dadashri : No, wherever there is a rule, it is considered
to be relative. For example, the rule of sitting in a certain position
or posture is relative. In Akram, there are no rules. Alas, even
tho ugh such an easy path to liberation exists, very few seekers
take advantage of it.
Questioner : They refuse to accept that it is possible to
achieve moksha without any effort.
Dadashri : Yes. They ask, “How is it possible to achieve
something without working for it?” If I ask you to do something,
how will you be able to do it when you yourself are bound by
anger, lust, greed, pride, raag (attachment) and dwesh
(abhorrence)? You are the prisoner of your bondage. How will
you get rid of your bondage? Nowadays, nobody has the power
to do penance. I am here to give you this new and simple
Akram path. I am not only giving you this Akram path, but I
am also simplifying the traditional Kramic marg in such a way
that heavy penance would not be necessary.
Questioner : Will the Kramic path also become simple?
Dadashri : Yes, we will also simplify the Kramic path.
The Akram path is open and available for a limited period of
time. This path is very unique. It comes directly from Divine
Grace. So many people were directly blessed during the time
of the Tirthankars. In those times, when Divine Grace was
bestowed upon a person, he or she would set out on the path
of their divine calling, whereas nowadays, if such an event were
to befall upon someone, that person would make excuses not
to go. But this path to liberation is the Akram path, where it is
possible to achieve liberation even while fulfilling your worldly