Every action we take in this world creates a result. This is the eternal Law of Karma. Bapuji Dashrathbhai Patel provides profound wisdom on how our deeds shape our soul’s journey and our mental peace. His central teaching is that “Ahimsa” (non-violence) is the highest duty of every human being. By understanding these spiritual laws, we can clear our past mistakes and build a future filled with light.
The Spiritual Impact of Violence and Meat Consumption
Any soul that commits violence against living beings—whether they are cows, birds, or other animals—enters into a heavy bond of karma. Bapuji explains that these harmful actions are called Vikarm (sinful deeds). The law of karma is a technical reality that no one can escape.
Many people argue that they work as butchers or involve themselves in slaughter just to earn money to “fill their stomachs.” However, Bapuji teaches that it is much better to perform hard physical labor or simple “mazdoori” (manual work) to survive than to engage in sinful work. A person who spends their day in violence becomes Tamopradhan (in a state of maximum darkness and impurity). These individuals are often Asuri souls (souls with demonic tendencies) who have come from the Patal Lokas (lower dimensions such as Atal, Vital, and Sutal) to take human form.
There are also severe consequences for those who consume non-vegetarian food:
- Spiritual Blockage: If you cannot offer meat as a “Bhog” (offering) to a Deity or God, you should not put it inside your own body.
- Future Suffering: Those who cause pain to animals will face Dur-gati (a tragic downfall) in future lives, experiencing severe physical pain and miserable living conditions.
- Loss of Connection: A soul filled with the energy of violence cannot truly connect with the Almighty or find lasting peace.
Why Do “Bad” People Prosper?
A common question people ask is why sinful people often enjoy great wealth and luxury while good, honest people may struggle even for “dal-roti” (basic daily bread). Seeing this imbalance often leads people toward atheism. However, Bapuji explains this through the concept of Sanchit Punya (accumulated merits from past lives).
These individuals are currently living off a “credit account” of good deeds they performed in previous births. They appear happy because they are spending their old merits. Bapuji warns that this success is strictly temporary. Once their account of merits is empty and their “vessel of sins” becomes full, their downfall is certain and sudden. We must remain on the path of goodness even during hard times, knowing that the law of karma is always keeping a perfect balance.
The Path to Forgiveness and Redemption
No matter how many sins a soul has committed, the path to improvement is always open. Even the greatest sinner can change if they truly desire to transform.
The source of all redemption is the Almighty Authority, whom Bapuji describes as the Great-Great-Grandfather of all souls. This supreme power resides in the Paramdham (the ultimate abode) located in the Behad ki Kala (the dimension of the infinite). To change your destiny, follow these steps:
- Admit Your Sins: Acknowledge your past Vikarm (sinful actions) with a sincere and honest heart.
- Walk the Path of Knowledge: Study spiritual truths and practice self-reflection to understand your true nature as a soul.
- Connect with the Supreme: Connect your mind to the Almighty Authority. This power is available to everyone—whether they were a thief or a saint—if they seek it with a true heart.
- Spread Param Shanti: Focus on spreading vibrations of Param Shanti (Ultimate Peace). This increases the power of the soul and automatically washes away the Tamopradhan (dark and impure) traits, replacing them with light.
Key Understanding of Core Knowledge
- Non-violence is the Supreme Religion: Protecting life is the most important spiritual rule we must follow to avoid negative karma.
- Success Based on Sin is Temporary: Wealth gained through bad deeds is just the spending of past Sanchit Punya (merits) and will lead to future suffering once the “vessel of sins” is full.
- Connection to the Infinite Changes Destiny: By connecting to the Great-Great-Grandfather in the Behad ki Kala, any soul can find forgiveness and increase its spiritual power.