Forget the Past and the Future, Remain in the Present (Guj. Dadavani June-2024)

When attaining Gnan on the Akram path, egoism and ‘myness’ both dissolve, one realizes ‘Who am I?’ and ‘Who is the doer?’, and one can live a life free of worries. Despite this, during the unfolding of discharge karma, mahatmas end up becoming engrossed in thoughts about the past and the future. In addition, it dwells in worries of ‘What if this happens? That is why absolutely Revered Dadashri always cautioned never to use the words ‘if’ and ‘then’. [He said,] “So many years ago I removed these two words from my dictionary. Where we do not have any control, it is not helpful to think about the future. Think for today, not for tomorrow!” The heartfelt prayer is that through the Gnan He has given, may mahatmas remain in the present and experience the permanent state of liberation.