Pujya Ramsukhdasji Maharaj

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Thinking that we have defects is truly invitation to Defects

 

The presumption that we have (possess) defects, is truly an

invitation to defects and it confirms and establishes these defects

in ourselves. If defects were inherent in us, like our existence,

then there would not be an end to these defects in us. Secondly, if

defects had been in us, then we would be imperfect always, as these

would remain in each one of us, now and forever. But no person is

found to be with defects all the time.

 

The imperfections have no existence and flawlessness (perfection)

never ceases to be. Deficiencies are not permanent, they come and go

and that (Self) which perceives the coming and going, is ever

present. Only the one who is flawless, pure and perfect can perceive

that which is with faults. This sort of insight does not come to

that which is imperfect and deficient. Everyone experiences the

coming and going of faults, but no one experiences the coming and

going of the Self (Swayam, Soul). This is because the pure Self is

ever existing (real), whereas the defects are temporary (unreal).

 

It is we who have given existence to defects, therefore the coming

and going of defects are seen by us. If we do not give any existence

to these defects, then there is no defects. " Naasatoh vidhyate

bhavah " " The unreal has no existence. " (Gita 2:16)

 

Just like when there is Sun, darkness cannot co-exist, similarly the

temporary defects cannot remain, in front of the eternal existence.

Just like God is flawless and equanimous " Nirdosham hi samam

Brahman. " (Gita 5:19), so the Soul, being a part of God is also

flawless. " The Self is free from all blemishes. " (Gita 2:25).