Gadhada Last Section Vach. 9 Vachanamrut Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika

Someone may raise a doubt, ‘if they do not move from that position, how do they perform bodily functions, such as eating and drinking?’ I shall explain this with an example. When a woman goes to a well to fetch water, she remains conscious of the edge of the well where she has placed her foot, so that she does not fall into the well. With another part of her inclination (vrutti), she remains conscious about drawing water from the well. Another example is that of a man who rides a horse. He remains conscious that his feet that are in the horse’s stirrups, and also remains conscious about the horse’s reins that he holds in his hands. Furthermore, whilst riding, he also remains conscious about the trees, ditches and rocks that come in his way. Similarly, all these sadhus maintain vigilance within their heart. They remain in the service of God and also perform bodily functions, but do not waver from their status.” In this way, Shreejimaharaj revealed the status of the senior, eminent sants.