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Aptavani-4
Questioner: Does spruha mean desire?
Dadashri: Spruha does not mean only one kind of desire, but many kinds of desires. When one has countless desires for the enjoyment of all kinds of temporary pleasures, it is called spruha.
Questioner: Can you predict the future?
Dadashri: I would not say that, but if you have any troubles, I can make you completely free of worry.
Recognizing a Gnani Questioner: How can one recognize a Gnani?
Dadashri: If you provoke him and he does not strike back, then you should know that he is indeed a real Gnani. Wouldn't you have to test him? If you see any anger, pride, deceit and greed in him, you should immediately move to a different ‘shop' (spiritual guide).
Questioner: If I put a Gnani to the test it would be disrespectful and he would feel insulted. And say he is a real Gnani, then wouldn't I be held accountable for that error (dosh)?
Dadashri: If you did meet a true Gnani, he would only keep giving you his blessings, regardless of anything unbecoming that you may do. But if he gets angry and strikes back, then you should ask him to forgive you and go buy him a cheap pair of spectacles as a conciliatory gift. If that does not pacify him, tell him,
Your Holiness, my mind is little crazy. Just before I came here, my wife and I had a fight at home. This will make him happy. So then he will be happy. How long will you waste your time there? Aptavani (Authentic or Trustworthy Speech) -
How Functional !! Questioner: When we read your Aptavani, its effect is so wonderful that we want to keep reading it.
