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- Why doesn’t karma work for me, I feel hopeless due to my misfortune? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone has some or the other speciality in him. And your biggest speciality is that you are a human being. Being a human, we are able to observe the reality within our self and come out of all hopelessness. Nature has gifted this power to humans alone! And believe me, there is no better time ...
Views: 387 - How can I gradually stop my emotional dependency? How can I fix a codependent relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHaving Normality in Emotions Our emotions should remain in normality, neither above normal nor below! Normality means our behaviour is just like that of actors or actresses in plays or movies. For instance, an actor acts like a good husband and is nice to his wife in the play. He says ...
Views: 509 - What is the Essence of Human Life? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“The essence of human life is to come into one’s nature of the Self (Soul); get awakened and remain only in Self.” - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan At some point in life, this question usually arises in everyone’s mind that ultimately what is the real motive behind we coming onto Earth. ...
Views: 795 - Can an enlightened person remove the sufferings of other people? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOne of the many things that connects us to our fellow beings or for that matter all living beings, is the common experience of pain. We all experience pain in some way or the other, at one time or another. We may try our best, but we can never shield ourselves or our loved ones completely from ...
Views: 385 - Benefits of Internet in Todays Day and Age - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAs we all know, internet has turned out to be one of the most important and influential tools in people’s life today. No doubt there are certain disadvantages of this facility, but despite the negatives, one cannot deny the enormous good it has brought about all over the world. So, like ...
Views: 515 - Does understanding spiritual scriptures always need a guru? What if I could not find one? How do I get blessings of enlightened gurus? Who had left this physical plane? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Spiritual Scriptures Hold the Sacred Words Spoken by the Lord Himself Spiritual scriptures are the Lord’s spoken words to help us conduct our lifestyle in the right direction and lift us up in the Spiritual realm, the end goal of which is liberation from all kinds of suffering. These ...
Views: 506 - Where is the Soul located in the Human Body? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul is located throughout the entire body, except in the nails and in the hair. If someone cuts our hair while we are asleep, we would not know it, because there is no Soul located in our hair. We do not feel any pain where there is no Soul. But in places where there is Soul, we would ...
Views: 1142 - What is ego in terms of enlightenment? How do you see through the distinction of true self and ego? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we go around in a belief, “I am so great or I am the smartest person in the world”, people will immediately say, “Look, he has so much of ego”, isn’t it? Even, in our day-to-day conversations, so often we pass judgements, ‘such and such person is so egoistic whereas that other person is ...
Views: 670 - Is it morally permissible to believe in God? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOh yes! Believing in God is permissible anytime and in every way. And be it believing in God or worshipping Him, praying to God or realizing Him, or even becoming God ourselves, it always stands to our advantage only! When we believe in or pray to God, we develop humility, which is one of the ...
Views: 636 - Ways to Keep Mind Peaceful in a Negative Environment - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur mind is the part of an internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. The daily life can be busy, hectic and overwhelming. It is constantly on the go with thoughts, memories, and emotions. Finding peace of mind in the modern world is a significant challenge. And not knowing how to deal ...
Views: 614 - How do I overcome a situation where everyone left me alone? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know when is one really said to be alone?... When one thinks only about one’s own self! When we think only about our self, when we live only for our self, we cannot see anyone else other than our own self. And therefore, no matter how many people are along with us, but we are actually ...
Views: 511 - Can you scientifically explain the laws of karma? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen faced with difficulties, have you ever wondered, “Why is this happening to me? What did I ever do to deserve this suffering and pain?” A scientific understanding of the laws of karma, as propounded by Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, regarding how we bind karma, how can we become free of all ...
Views: 448 - What will be the ratio of sorrow and joy for living a balanced life? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTell me, what do you like – sorrow or joy? Your answer obviously should be JY! The feeling of joy is so overwhelming and exhilarating that everyone loves going after it; and why only feeling, one greatly loves even the person or thing who we believe is giving us that joy. We generally get ...
Views: 565 - What is Lust? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhether lust is something one is born with, or it is something that one develops at a later point, lust is after all lust; it is harmful anyways! Therefore, it is important for one who is born with lust to look for an effective way to come out of it; and one who is wanting to develop lust must ...
Views: 651 - How does our success affect our spiritual wellness? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanKnowing How to Conduct Ourselves at the Time of Success Determines Our Spiritual Wellness Spiritual wellness signifies a state of being in good spiritual health that is maintained as an actively pursued goal. And the barometer of this wellness is equanimity! Equanimity means no attachment and ...
Views: 461 - Have you ever imagined that if God made us then who is above God? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we see this beautiful world around us, we often wonder, ‘Who must have created this world?’ We are told ‘God created this world’. If God is really a creator, just imagine •How would He have created the world? Would He have toiled like a potter to create one thing after another? •And ...
Views: 428 - I am aware of my pride. I always want to be the centre of attention but I don't want to be an attention seeker. I want people to need me. It's killing me. How do I deal with this? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFirst and foremost, we should very well know that this want of ‘people should like me, people should need me’ is bound to kill; the very nature of this want is such. The earlier we understand this fact, the better it is for us and everyone around us. Now, let’s address your important question ...
Views: 409 - Can one transfer the debt of one's karmas? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo. It is not transferrable. You have to suffer the fruits of karmas yourself, be it the good ones or the bad ones. You cannot give it to others nor can anybody take this away from you! If you want to take away your mother’s bad karma and add it to your karma, that will not happen. If ...
Views: 432 - Are all the distresses and problems resolved and one becomes happy after ones enlightenment? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes! Let’s learn from Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being about how one feels after enlightenment. He explains this experience through an illustration.... Suppose there is pitch darkness in your home, how will you feel? If you try to move, you will have clashes with chair, ...
Views: 355 - Why do I accept it even if it is not my mistake? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSo often in life, we come across situations wherein we strongly feel, “Why must I accept all of this when it is not my mistake?” However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Self-Enlightened Spiritual Master, says, “No one, absolutely no one in this world, has the right to say anything to you if ...
Views: 587 - How after death does the soul stay for 14 days according to Hindu Grantha then return to heaven? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Real Truth behind the Belief that has been in Existence since Years now It is the Brahmins i.e. the Hindu priests who devised these thirteen days and the rest house. Param Pujya Dadashri explains, “What do the dead have to do with it? The Brahmins call it a rest house. They say that the ...
Views: 663 - How important it is to have a Master or a Guru in our life? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanA Guru is the One who gives us guidance in life; who gives the right direction to our life. Guru removes the ignorance and disorder from our life, and brings meaning and discipline into our life. Without a Guru, one cannot progress! Be it a Teacher in school or a Master in spirituality, if ...
Views: 521 - How to overcome depression permanently in a scientific way? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat are the causes of depression? How to overcome depression? Have you ever realized that depression starts from an inadvertent mistake of looking at a situation negatively? In such a situation, we perceive that everything is going against us and exactly this negative perspective or vision ...
Views: 527 - Which way do you choose to enlighten your Soul? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSuppose you have a candle that you want to light. So, you would obviously do a step-by-step exercise i.e. You would go to the market, buy a matchsticks box, come home, find a platform on which you can station the candle, switch off the fan, pull down the curtains so that the wind does not gush ...
Views: 418 - How to overcome Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we are not able to obtain the desired results or are unable to attain the desired outcomes in life; when we are hard-pressed from all sides, or we encounter repeated insults and failures; we begin to feel, “I’m not good at anything!” The pressure of circumstances from outside further ...
Views: 506 - I am miserable in my marriage but too scared to divorce should I just grin and bear it? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIf the situation really demands it i.e. one is indeed in an extremely miserable condition of some kind Eg. If a woman’s husband is alcoholic, he doesn't earn anything; on the contrary, he spends off all the money that she brings home, and over and above physically tortures her - in any such ...
Views: 475(1 vote) - THE TRUE DEFINITION OF KARMA - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat is karma? Karma, as a word, has been used very loosely. If you are reading this page, it’s likely that you are one amongst thousands who is truly seeking the right understanding of this misunderstood word – "Karma". You are possibly here to understand how our intentions, motives, desires ...
Views: 644 - How is severe discipline essential for Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere are two paths which lead to ultimate liberation. Kram is a traditional step-by-step path. This path requires one to renounce their worldly life and material possessions, and perform severe penances and follow strict rituals, with a purpose to conquer their inner weakness such as anger, ...
Views: 546 - Is there anything more important than our eternal salvation? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider very important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. For example - a loving family, a good house, stable income, lot of ...
Views: 468 - Why do some people feel good making fun of others? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt’s annoying to see people make fun of others, especially when we are one of the victims. And some people go on for hours, making a mockery of innocent beings. So don’t they see how this act of theirs is irritating others? Don’t they realize that it’s so demeaning, it affects one’s mind so ...
Views: 478 - What are funny strange reasons for fighting between husband and wife or a boyfriend and girlfriend? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCouples fight, and it is a known fact of life! If you are in a long term relationship with anyone, you two may have argued. While some arguments are important and even necessary, most of them are really funny. And some of the conflicts are so funny that you would think it would have been ...
Views: 550 - Why do husbands and wives always fight? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFights between husband and wife happen due to ignorance and as a result of their past karmas. In today’s world, the majority of couples have daily fights for years together. This is mainly because of their past karmas. In their previous life, they may have made highly negative intentions which ...
Views: 628 - what is the ideal mindset for overcoming addiction? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe kind of mindset that we possess is largely responsible in shaping our life, our temperament and our habits too. An open mindset leads to a positive approach to life and it helps us to come out of any given problem with ease, whereas a narrow mindset makes us stagnant and inactive, hovering ...
Views: 744 - How should improve my focus on studies? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur focus gets lost owing to our distractions such as getting heavily engrossed in use of electronic devices, continuously talking to people or focusing elsewhere like being engaged in listening to music, etc. In today’s world where technology is pervasive everywhere in your life and as it keeps ...
Views: 505 - What do you do to distract yourself from something that has been filling you up with negative emotions? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let’s understand what does negative emotion mean. Negative emotions can be described as feelings which cause us to be miserable and sad. Hatred, anger, jealousy, sadness, etc. are all negative emotions. These emotions make us dislike ourselves or others, and over time they reduce ...
Views: 628 - If the ultimate objective is salvation then why do people marry and live a worldly life? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. One of such examples is marriage and worldly relationships. Generally, ...
Views: 404 - Is it good to be a Self less Person? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt certainly is of great benefit to be a selfless person. There is nothing more worthy than having a goal to serve and live out our human life for the sole purpose of the welfare of others. When one puts the needs of others above their own, one experiences tremendous happiness from within and ...
Views: 434 - Wh are loyal people often betrayed and the cheaters enjoy a lavish life? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanKarma is for real, but what really is its science, we need to understand that first. So, let’s begin by assessing the statement, ‘why are loyal people often betrayed?’ on the basis of the science of karma; and find out whether the connection between ‘loyalty’ and ‘betrayal’ really ...
Views: 499 - How did the Universe start? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere Are Six Eternal Elements in This Universe Eternal means these elements cannot be created nor can they be destroyed; they are everlasting. Soul, which is our real Self, is one of the eternal elements, and it is present in every living being in this Universe. The Elements Revolve Around ...
Views: 569 - If I chant Navkars will it shed my bad karma? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIf we understand the Navkar mantra correctly and chant it without any bias or partiality, then our bad karmas will certainly shed and conflicts in our household will diminish. We will be able to overcome the obstacles and difficulties that come in our life with greater forbearance. I ...
Views: 522 - 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: 696 - Is reincarnation a fact? Do we all have past lives? What does a soul carry with itself to the next life? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanReincarnation is the process by which the spiritual essence of an individual i.e. the Soul passes from one body to another in a repeated cycle of birth and death. The Soul is eternal. It never takes birth nor does it ever die. It always remains in its natural form as it is. However, when the ...
Views: 381 - Can the soul overcome physical pain since it is not the soul who is getting affected? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur physical body and Pure Soul are totally different and separate, like two different entities with different responsibilities. If we get a bruise, the body experiences the pain and the Pure Soul only ‘Sees and Knows’ it; it does not do anything else. The Soul just observes what the body ...
Views: 514 - If the soul of all creatures of the world are the same then why is killing an ant not considered a crime? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt’s Indeed A Crime To Kill Any Living Being Even using insecticides and repellants on bugs, insects, cockroaches, etc. is nothing less than a crime. Everything that one experiences in his present life is an echo of what all he did in his previous life. One would not have such echoes if he had ...
Views: 370 - Universe is governed by the law of karma but how can one get a reflection of past life accumulated karmas? Is their any mechanism for the same? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEverything that you can see and experience through your five senses in this life is all a reflection of your past-life accumulated karma. Eg. your parents, your grand-parents, the house you live in, your job, your degree, your qualification, everything reflects your past-life accumulated ...
Views: 496 - I am depressed and am really good at hiding it but I am suffering silently. What should I do? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we are not able to obtain the desired results or are unable to attain the desired outcomes in life; when we are hard-pressed from all sides, or we encounter repeated insults and failures; we begin to feel, “I’m not good at anything!” The pressure of circumstances from outside further ...
Views: 519 - How do I attain Self Realization in a merrier life? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSelf-Realization means to realize really ‘who am I?’ Really, ‘I am a Pure Soul.’ But all along, I have believed that, ‘I am Claudet (you may insert your own name here)’ And from this wrong belief, various other wrong beliefs have emerged. However, one day, as I happen to meet Gnani in ...
Views: 423 - How can ever lasting happiness be created? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYour question is very healthy for two reasons: 1.You are clear in your mind as to what kind of happiness you would want to have; and 2.You’ve shown the initiative to look for ways to regulate i.e. intentionally cause the neurotransmitters to flow, rather than wait for such events to happen ...
Views: 405 - In which way do we have to lead the life not to attain the Narkas? Are there any remedies if any mistakes are done unknowingly? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen one’s intentions in life are wrong, one attains a lower life form, and when one’s intentions are noble or good, one attains a higher life form! A person who: 1.Commits actions that cause unimaginable damage to others such as setting fire to people’s houses, or burning people alive, ...
Views: 486 - how do we design our life to increase happiness, lower the feeling of anxiousness, and have a handle on our anger and that too in a healthy fashion? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOutlined below are few most practical suggestions, which if introduced into your daily routine, will substantially bring about positive results. Try them out and experience the difference for yourself! Increase Happiness Try introducing the following points into your daily routine: -Keep a ...
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