Dadavani English Edition - August 2018

The Experiment of the Mirror Samayik
In Akram Vignan, the Self and the non-Self is separated through the Gnan (the Knowledge of the Self). A line of demarcation has been drawn between the two, which remains in the form of a conviction. Now, when can One experience separation from the self, from Chandubhai? In order for the separation to prevail with Chandubhai, the process of conversing with Chandubhai has definitely been proven effective; and in order to take this process to the level of experience, Dadashri has given a unique experiment in detail and that is of the mirror samayik (introspective analysis as the Self). The Self is like a mirror. Just like external things ‘reflect’ in a mirror, in the same way, the universe ‘reflects’ within the Self as well. Now, by understanding the mirror-like intrinsic functional properties of the Self, the experiment to see Chandubhai separate in the mirror, is a unique discovery by Dadashri. Dadashri says, “Just like when you are closely observing others; in the same way You should closely observe Chandubhai.” After seating Chandubhai in front of the mirror, you should tell him about as many mistakes as you can see for an hour, that itself is the greatest samayik! After Knowing the Self, through the experiment of conversing with Chandubhai in front of the mirror, the Self dissociates from the prakruti (the non-Self complex). It is our ardent prayer, that by carrying out the mirror samayik and seeing file number one separate, mahatmas can start their Purusharth (real spiritual effort to progress as the Self) to experience the Self.