Even a child cannot sit here without support. Some support will be necessary. No one can live without the support from the material world. After getting the support from one’s own Soul, one doesn’t need the support from the material world. ‘He’ will then become independent [support-free]. Get the answer of "Do you know yourself ?" here:
Will you not have to investigate who you really are? For how long can you go on being in the dark, unaware of your real Self? Do you not think it is ignorance to not investigate your true identity?
Until you realize who you really are, everything proves to be wrong and incorrect.
Even before you purchased this watch, did you not inquire about its make, quality, price, warranty, etc.? Then, is it not ironic that you have not made inquires about your own Self yet? Who are you? You have no knowledge about your true identity, where you come from, and where you are. You know none of these things and even without knowing the answer to this one vital question, "Who am I?" you complicate your life further, by actively participating in this relative world. In this state of ignorance you further complicate your life by getting married, having a family, etc. This is how confusion and puzzles arise in the relative world.
Even when you fall asleep at night, you do so as Chandulal*. All night long this wrong belief reinforces itself, becoming stronger and stronger. Only when you realize the answer to the question "Who am I?" does your wrong belief stop. It is because of this wrong belief that you have been wandering from one life to another. You do not know your true identity and furthermore you impress upon yourself, the belief of that which you are not. You have imposed this wrong belief on your Real Self. In addition, you have also accepted the notion, "I am Chandulal," and, as a result, have behaved accordingly. This false accusation is a blunder. This blunder is the root cause of all suffering. This suffering comes in the form of inner restlessness, misery, and discontentment. At the moment, you have so many worries caused by your false belief of, "I am Chandulal." This false imposition on the Self is ignorance, and brings forth suffering.
Chandulal* = Whenever Dadashri uses the name 'Chandulal' or the name of the person Dadashri is addressing, the reader should insert his or her name for exact understanding.
Related Spiritual Quotes by Param Pujya Dadashri: 1) If one understands (realizes) his own Self, then he himself is an Absolute Supreme Soul (Parmatma).
2) Moksha (ultimate liberation) cannot be attained until purity arises. To attain purity one has to realize 'Who am I?'.
Glossary : Bhaav : Internal intent
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