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- Health Tips for Hajj and Umrah - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from Umer FiazJust once, we all want to go to visit the places where our Beloved Holy Prophet (PBUH) spent His life. Every year millions of pilgrims move towards the holy cities Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia. But, before going on a spiritual journey, there are mandatory tips for pilgrims during Hajj. If ...
Views: 1869 - Heightening the Force of Consciousness is the Trend of Evolution - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2023 from santosh krinsky“All evolution is in essence a heightening of the force of consciousness in the manifest being so that it may be raised into the greater intensity of what is still unmanifest, from matter into life, from life into mind, from the mind into the spirit. It is this that must be the method of our ...
Views: 419 - Heightening the Force of Consciousness is the Trend of Evolution - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2023 from santosh krinsky“All evolution is in essence a heightening of the force of consciousness in the manifest being so that it may be raised into the greater intensity of what is still unmanifest, from matter into life, from life into mind, from the mind into the spirit. It is this that must be the method of our ...
Views: 396 - Helping Others in the Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2022 from santosh krinskyThere is an impulse to share something that we find valuable in our own lives. This impulse is oftentimes harnessed by religious organizations or spiritual groups to become a method of proselytizing and conversion, and in some cases, it can become a situation filled with pressure on the ...
Views: 626 - Heredity, Predispositions from Past Lives and the Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2026 from santosh krinskyIn his play Hamlet, William Shakespeare has the protagonist proclaim “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Particularly in the West, anything that references the possibility of past lives, inherited memories or capacities, or experiences, ...
Views: 64 - Higher Mind - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2023 from santosh krinskyIf we reflect for a moment on the shift from one evolutionary principle of consciousness to another, we can see a shift of standpoint as well as a difference in the mechanism of operation. Those beings who are primarily based in the vital nature tend to react based on principles of fear and ...
Views: 422 - Higher Mind Is the First Gradation of Consciousness Beyond the Normal Human Mental Level - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2023 from santosh krinskyIt is difficult to appreciate that there are gradations of consciousness, each with their own distinct characteristics, that occur outside our normal human range of perception. We tend to see separations and divisions within our limited range, while we treat anything outside that range as being ...
Views: 381 - Higher Powers of Consciousness Can Aid and Support the Evolution of Consciousness in the Human Being - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2024 from santosh krinskyThere are forces in the universal creation that can obstruct, delay or harm the development of consciousness. They try to maintain a form of status quo, or they try to protect a vested interest or desire that they maintain. These forces, sometimes called ‘hostile forces’ are a frequent topic of ...
Views: 312 - Hints for the Spiritual Practitioner Seeking to Eliminate the Sex Impulse - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2022 from santosh krinskyWe have learned quite a bit about the sexual impulse. Young children are basically asexual, and it is only with the coming of puberty and the flooding of mood-creating chemicals in the system (hormones), that we become susceptible to responding to the sexual energy when it arises. Not everything ...
Views: 489 - Historic Mosques in Makkah. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Ady GrewalMakkah is a city of great religious and historical significance for Muslims. Not only Holy Kaabah is here but also Makkah is the birthplace of our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). In addition, Makkah houses some of the most sacred sites of Islam; hills, graveyards, caves, wells, mosques, ...
Views: 1749 - Holistic Awakening - Self-inquiry via the Shadow - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Mark KellyThe truly holistic understanding of awakening is not at odds with humanness. It is not even at odds with the ego. If anything, it approaches spiritual self-inquiry via the ego – particularly the psychological shadow – because it is this that blocks out the light of infinite being. In fact, ...
Views: 2094 - Home Decor Ideas - How To Pick An Artwork For Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Sumit GudkaPick a bit of fine art that you adore The thumb run in workmanship choice is that it ought to be something that you cherish. Presently, to pick a bit of fine art that you cherish ask the accompanying inquiries: - What does the workmanship piece precisely say? - Is this workmanship ...
Views: 949 - Hostile Forces, the Law of Attraction and Progress in Spiritual Development - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2025 from santosh krinskyThere are powers at work in the world that have a vested interest in maintaining the current status. They have control, they have power, they can exult in their predominance. They do not want to see their power or influence wane or disappear. On the contrary, they may seek further control and ...
Views: 87 - How Can I Understand True Spiritual Humility - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna inquires how he can know an enlightened individual, whether by his talk, or the way he acts, or by some other external sign. Sri Krishna replies that it is not through external actions or signs that one can recognise the realised souls. The truth lies in their inner ...
Views: 614 - How Can Muslims Perform Healthy Hajj and Umrah? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from Umer FiazIt’s dream of everyone to perform Hajj in a perfect way. The Muslims visit the sacred places of Makkah and Madinah every year with great spirit. Everyone has desired to perform healthy Hajj or error-free rituals of Hajj. Therefore, they find guidelines how to perform healthy Hajj. For healthy ...
Views: 1562 - How Can Muslims Prepare Yourself for the Day of Resurrection? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Marghoob Bin SafdarThe Religion of Peace, Islam that is Divine and Holiest religion after the revelation of Christianity. Its every Muslims’ responsibility and obligation to understand the core tenants of the Islamic creed and faith. The religion Islam is very beautiful and humanity lover religion; therefore, we ...
Views: 951 - How can one overcome karma according to Hindu philosophy and avoid or rectify bad karma in this life? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe science of karma It is simply the science of cause & effect Karmas are the actions (causes) and the fruits of karma are its reactions (effects). The rules of karma are such that when you create karma, the resultant effect comes naturally and automatically. The resultant effect is ...
Views: 94 - How Can One Transform the Vital? Part 1: Observation, Understanding, Action & Resistance - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2022 from santosh krinskyThe Mother provides a clear approach to transforming the vital nature. In part 1 she addresses how to gain perspective, the necessary steps involved and the kind of resistance that arises and what can be done about it. The Mother notes: “The first step: will. Secondly, sincerity and ...
Views: 516 - How Can Pilgrims Manage Time During Umrah? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from Marghoob Bin SafdarIt is every Muslim dream to perform Umrah once in their lifetime. They want to perform Umrah with parents, wives, children, and friends. But, the hardest task for them how can pilgrims manage time because Umrah takes the week or more days. Even during Umrah, they also worry about how can ...
Views: 1015 - How can someone get rid of material possessions that don't contribute much towards their values in life? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIf the ‘fascination towards material objects’ leaves, the loss in spirituality also leaves!0 ~ Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan Spirituality is the most valuable thing. When one progresses in spirituality, one’s values in life are automatically enriched. So, to answer your question, following ...
Views: 252 - How Can You Find Your Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2019 from Carol KnoxI have published a new self-help workbook called: Transforming Difficulties into Triumphs in 30 Days. A Story-Based Workbook. In this workbook, you can go through daily ways to overcome your life difficulties. Each day there is a story, lesson, and small action on discovering meaning, practicing ...
Views: 1356 - How deep is my issue? The iceberg metaphor - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonDepth of Issue ~ article 4 of 5 How deep is my issue? The iceberg metaphor If you ask, “How deep is my issue?” then Sigmund Freud's iceberg metaphor of the psyche illustrates "depth of issue" clearly Above the water line ~ The part we see above water, represents expressions, ...
Views: 3741 - How Do I Get More Confidence and Overcome Low Self Esteem? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Merle Mac MooreThis is a story of how I was able to overcome a low self esteem, and get more confidence. Have you ever met someone who said they always knew they were going to be a doctor, or an actor, or a mechanic? These people know at like age 4 what they want to be in life. Well, I was not like that, ...
Views: 1139 - How do I learn with studying the Bhagavad Gita? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo learn by studying the Bhagavad Gita means first of all, we ought to rightly understand what Lord Krishna is trying to say herein. In particular, the incident which took place between Lord Krishna and Arjuna during the great war of Mahabharat. Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita is the holy ...
Views: 300 - How Do Spiritual Experiences Come About? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhile we are allured by the idea of spiritual experiences, or, if one looks at the popular media, the idea of some kind of unusual powers that an individual can develop, obtain or possess, we actually have very little idea about what is really possible, and how it actually occurs. Popular ...
Views: 513 - How Do We Decide the Right Thing to Do? - by Submitted on May 19, 2026 from santosh krinskyIn a simple world, in a simple situation, decision making is generally fast and easy. The consequences, whatever they turn out to be, are usually not considered to be related to some past decision we may have made. We reach a path in a forest that branches off in two directions, we choose one, ...
Views: 2 - How Do We Determine Our Destined Role in the World? — Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2025 from santosh krinskyDannion Brinkley told the story in his book Saved By the Light. He was a mercenary, a hired killer. He was struck by lightning. He was pronounced clinically dead. He returned to life. He knew, at that moment, that he was ‘sent back’ to accomplish a task, a mission. He left behind his prior life ...
Views: 163 - How Do We Determine Our Destined Role in the World? — Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2025 from santosh krinskyOne reason we do not have a sense of our purpose or role in the world, generally, is that we do not examine deeply our inner predilections or the trajectory of our lives. We interpret our lives based on external criteria and motives without appreciating that there is another driving force behind ...
Views: 163 - How Do We Determine Our Destined Role in the World? — Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2025 from santosh krinskyToday’s world provides people with both an obstacle and an opportunity when they try to follow their chosen or cherished path in life. The obstacle is based on societal requirement that individuals take up a productive form of work in the world to earn enough money to support their needs for ...
Views: 183 - How Do We Determine Our Destined Role in the World? — Part 4 - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2025 from santosh krinskyIt is only in still waters that we can see our reflection. Swami Vivekananda in his lectures on Raja Yoga, describes the mind-stuff (chitta), and how impressions, desires, observations and thoughts all disturb the stillness of the mind-stuff. He also describes methods of bringing it to a status ...
Views: 174 - How do we embrace our lives? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEmbracing life, in simple terms, means fully accepting and appreciating the present moment and everything it brings without confrontation, attachment, seeking justice, or causing harm to others. When you embrace life naturally, you can experience peace, harmony, and bliss. Akram Vignan, also ...
Views: 344 - How Do We Know that a Spiritual Force Is Working in Our Lives? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2024 from santosh krinskyHow can we know that the spiritual force is actually working in us? An actual experience of a force or what is called a ‘spiritual experience’ is a specific, generally short-lived ‘event’ that enormous numbers of people have had. Yet, the experience recedes and the daily life goes on, seemingly ...
Views: 333 - How do you tell if a Person has a Soul? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul means Self You say, “I am John (the reader may insert his own name here)” However, John is the name of the body. Who are you in this? The Self is the Soul! Where There Is Growth, Where There Is Feeling, There the Soul Exists For instance, if you tie pulses in a wet cloth, they’ll ...
Views: 955 - How Does an Individual Acquire the Higher Form of Spontaneity? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2024 from santosh krinskyOnce we distinguish the lower forms of spontaneity that stem from the vital nature and its instincts and desires, from the higher form of spontaneity that is linked to unification of the being with the higher spiritual purpose, the question arises as to how the individual can develop this higher ...
Views: 332 - How Does Experience in One Lifetime Become Useful in Future Lifetimes? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2024 from santosh krinskyWe grow and develop our physical body and its capabilities. We may undertake various training regimens and refine the body’s ability to perceive, and to respond. Yet the body dies and that training is left behind with the dissolution of the body. We can see an effect within the larger framework ...
Views: 350 - How does Hell look like? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Umer FiazMuslims are present in almost every region of the world. Due to a survey, it has been noted that the Islam is the most practised religion in the world. As being a Human it’s our psychology to get to know more about our religion and it is the deep interest of people that how the hell looks like? ...
Views: 1321 - How does one get rid of bad or wrong karma? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we write something bad on a paper, we erase it with an eraser. If we do something wrong in a computer, we undo it with 'ctrl+z'. Isn’t there any such option available to get rid of our bad or wrong karma in life? Wouldn't that be great if we have one! Let's read on to figure it ...
Views: 721 - How does the soul take a new birth? Where does the soul fly away after death? In which form does the soul go? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanHave you ever seen a talking and walking toy that runs on battery? According to what it is fed, it says, ‘I am hungry, I am happy’, and so on. It works as long as there is a battery in it. And, when the battery is discharged, it is dead. Similarly, a dead body doesn’t have any energy or power to ...
Views: 318 - How Does Writing Make You Feel? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from hellen geekLike holding your breath underwater and finally relieving your breath when you come to the surface; similarly, writing is an exceptional art form. You actually feel like you are in a valley of aromatic flowers, being embraced by the love that you lost instead of the love you currently have. It ...
Views: 2027 - How Emotions And Thoughts Can Affect Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiMental health consist of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is usually used as a substitute for mental health conditions, such as ...
Views: 1152 - How Emotions And Thoughts Can Affect Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiMental health consist of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is usually used as a substitute for mental health conditions, such as ...
Views: 1140 - How has mindful living changed your perspective on life and relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMindfulness helps transform our life from one of stress, fear and uncertainty, and clogged up with thoughts, to one that is on the whole calmer and stable, full of positive and clear thinking and wholesome. Mindful living helps focus ourselves on the present, here and now, rather than worrying ...
Views: 270 - How Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) Finds His True Creator - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Marghoob Bin SafdarIslam is the most practiced religion in the world. Muslims are present in almost every religion of the world and practicing the teaching of Islam. It is the psychology of every Muslim to know about their religion, its aspect and the events which occurred in Islam. It is the most common question ...
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