Way to be Free of Dependence

He has desires honor and respect,  becomes a slave to that honor and respect;  rather,  he is not at all worthy of honor and respect.   He who desires disciples,  he becomes a slave to those disciples,  He is not at all a Guru.   He who desires wealth,  is a slave to that wealth, and in the least bit an owner of that wealth.   Therefore one should remove the desire for wealth from one’s mind.   

It has been said for the ‘jeevatma’  (embodied soul) ‒

‘ईस्वर अंस जीव अबिनासी । चेतन अमल सहज सुखरासी ॥’ (मानस ७ । ११७ । १)

Ishvar Ansh Jeev Abinaashi,  Chetan Amal Sahaj Sukh Raashi  (Manas  7/117/1)  

Himself being an ansh (fragment, part) of God,  is eternal,  sentient, conscious and full of knowledge,  pure, and naturally blissful.

And for Brahma it has been said  ‒

‘व्यापकु एकु ब्रह्म अबिनासी । सत चेतन घन आनँद रासी ॥’ (मानस १ । २३ । ३) । Meaning - This ‘jeevatma’ (embodied soul) is an obvious incarnate,  an ‘ansh’ (fragment, element, part) of that Brahma, Who is an embodiment of Bliss.   

The same definition have been used for both.   Even though it is so,  then too,  ‘Jeev’  desires base things,  this is such a dishonorable thing !  His position is so great !  He has so many entitlements !  He is so very significant and great !  But he desires lowly things,  and becomes pleased on getting those things and considers himself to worthy of honor by having those things !  Where have his brains disappeared ?   If you have any doubts regarding what is being said,   please ask.   

Questioner ‒ There is no doubt whatsoever, but the kings-great men who are seen in front of us ….. !    

Swamiji ‒  That which is seen is perishable and temporary.   You tell me,  is there anyone here that you see that is imperishable and eternal ?   You only see in front of you the perishable and destructible.    The body, senses, mind,  intellect,  money-wealth,  kingdom, post-position,  entitlements and whatever is seen,  even if  Indrasan is seen, it is all perishing.   

Question ‒ Maharajji !  The company and associations have an influence !   There is no one that we see,  who does not desire honor and respect !   

महाराजजी ! संगका असर पड़ता है । ऐसा कोई सामने देखनेमें नहीं आता, जो सम्मान न चाहता हो !

Swamiji ‒ I tell you,  simple accept.   Why even look towards others !  You can only say this when seeing someone eating food,  you feel hungry !  If you are affected by seeing others,  then seeing someone eat or drink,  you should feel hungry and thirsty,  and not seeing someone eat or drink,  you would not feel hungry or thirsty.  

भेड़चाल संसार है,   एक एक के लार ।

भिष्टा पर भागी फिरे, कैसे हो उद्धार ॥

This is all herd mentality,  that if the other wants, then I will want.  If someone else goes to hell, then will you too follow him !   Is this humanity ?