Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka Sanjivani -Swami Ramsukhdas
Chapter 15
The origin of 'gati' is `the real' while the origin of 'pravrtti' is `the unreal'. As the origin of the Ganges is Gangotri, if by keeping back the water of the Ganges, a dam is built which is of a greater height than the height of Gangotri, then naturally the water of the Ganges will flow back to its origin, Gangotd. Thus the Bow of the Ganges towards its origin is 'gati'. Therefore mere is 'gab in two ways—to have a disinclination for me world (pleasures and prosperity) and to have an inclination to God Who is to be attained. If the assumption of the unattainment of the ever-attained Lord is wiped out, it is also 'gati' (motion) towards God. In 'gati' the assumed distance from God comes to an end and the real unity with God is revealed. If a striver feels that his feelings and conduct are better than they were several years ago, this is a striver's 'gut]'. In the 'gati', during the course of spiritual practice, there may be a subtle ego; but having attained salvation, the 'gati' that is there towards the ever-increasing love, is totally free from the subtle ego. The reason is that the more disinclination a man has for God, the more egoistic, he becomes. Even by getting established in the Self, the subtle ego may linger which is not an obstacle to salvation but it causes differences of opinions among philosophers. By becoming 'abhinna' (inseparable) or one with God, the ego is totally effaced.
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