The one who has given up the idea of being the doer cannot repeat, “This is my prarabdha”

Devotee:  Samskaras are said to persist even in a Jnani.

Ramana Maharishi:  Yes. They are bhoga hetu (leading to enjoyment only) and not bandha hetu.

Devotee:  This fact is often abused by fakes who pretend to be sadhus but lead vicious lives. They say it is prarabdha (remnant of past Karma). How shall we mark off the fakes from the genuine sadhus?

Ramana Maharishi:  The one who has given up the idea of being the doer cannot repeat, “This is my prarabdha”. “The jnanis lead different lives” is said for the benefit of others. The jnanis cannot make use of this in explanation of their lives and conduct.