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- Materialism - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMaterialism has entangled us so much that we don’t even realize that we have become slave of so many not-so-essential things. To take an example, just imagine how disturbed we get if we lose access to our mobile or internet or car for just a while. One of the reasons for this is that we are ...
Views: 721 - Merry Christmas! And much much more! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt’s that time of the year again when festivity and joy are all around. It’s time for gifts, Christmas carols and lots of celebration. It’s time for happiness, so Merry Christmas Everyone!!! Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ. This is the most significant festival in the Western world, ...
Views: 237 - Mind - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMind is the part in our internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. This mind, on a daily basis, produces thousands of endless, repetitive thoughts. And not knowing how to deal with these thoughts, it creates such a turbulence within us, that we feel sick and tired of this mind, but ...
Views: 764 - Mind - How to deal with it ? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMind is the part in our internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. This mind, on a daily basis, produces thousands of endless, repetitive thoughts. And not knowing how to deal with these thoughts, it creates such a turbulence within us, that we feel sick and tired of this mind, but ...
Views: 631 - Mobile Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCannot imagine your life without your smartphone? Do you look for your smartphone, the first thing when you wake up in the morning? Is panic your instant response when you cannot see your phone? Well, do you know, that 6-inch digital screen has successfully made you its slave? It may be ...
Views: 595 - My 16 year old daughter is in an open relationship is this ok and should I stop it? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanManaging a teenage child is a very sensitive and a crucial chapter in the life of any parent. In this age, while on one hand children are very curious to explore the world around them, on the other, their friends have a very deep influence over them. This easily draws them into forsaking the ...
Views: 1158 - My age is 25 and I am directionless and a failure, can I still be immensely successful by starting from scratch? - by Submitted on May 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhy not?... You must have heard of Michael Jordan, the famous basketball champ. In 1978, the 15-year old Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School. But when the list was posted, Jordan's name wasn't there on it. Looking at his age, the coaches had, rightly ...
Views: 485 - My life feels all over the place and I dont know who Iam or what this world is? How do I find my answers? - by Submitted on May 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanUp and down round and round; with Criss-cross mind, wobble around; Thou there, but not there; tangled and twisted… The life goes like this round and round. This is how the life of most of us can be defined today! And the sooner we find the right answers to this problem, better it is for our ...
Views: 461 - Negative to Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOur life feels so fulfilling when our mindset is positive, whereas negative thoughts and feelings drag us into suffering. So if our mindset is already negative, we should look at changing it into positive, at the earliest. What can we do to bring about this change? Let’s see… 1.Fight ...
Views: 1055 - One tip that provides everlasting Relief… - by Submitted on May 18, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThousands of meanings and examples follow the word ‘Adjust’. Whether it is adjusting to a place, an emotion, an individual or a situation. No matter how little or big the extent of the concern, the main goal is to adjust to something or someone peacefully. There are many benefits to being able ...
Views: 269 - Our Ultimate Goal on Earth - by Submitted on May 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn this fast paced lifestyle, we all want instant benefits. We can neither wait, nor can we settle for anything less. In whatever we are asked to do, we want to first know “How’d I benefit in it?” One more characteristic of today’s lifestyle is that we want to remain updated with the latest ...
Views: 613 - Overcoming the fear of death - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that death is inevitable; whether we like it or not, we all have to die one day. Yet many people in this world have fear of death, for death is a mystery, a mystery of ‘What happens to me next?’... When one learns about the facts related to death, his fears get eased. The ...
Views: 712 - Overthinking causes unhappiness. How do you stay occupied to avoid negative thoughts? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2025 from Dada BhagwanOverthinking means thinking about something for too long and making it into a problem.... problem because generally, overthinking happens around negative thoughts, negative emotions, negative imaginations and negative assumptions. Mind is indulged into multiple things that don’t help you think ...
Views: 136 - Peer Pressure and its effects - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHave you ever felt like someone is directly or indirectly trying to get you to do something you really don’t want to do? Has being in such situation often made you feel uncomfortable and confused? Yes? This is what is called peer pressure. Peers are people in our surrounding with whom we ...
Views: 1280 - People on the spiritual practices say that they want to know realise the ultimate truth but what truth are they talking about? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanRight from childhood, we are taught the value of truth in life. And as we grow older, we get to learn different facets of truth from our surroundings. Never lie, be honest and straightforward in your dealings, practice morality and nobility in life are some of the teachings we grow up with, ...
Views: 490 - People say karma is linked to reincarnation, but research has found no connection. Why? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why researchers have not discovered the connection between rebirth and karma are: - They have not found a spiritual teacher who can give them the enlightened vision which brings closure and validation to their research. - They too are trapped in this cycle of karma and ...
Views: 92 - Positive Thinking – The Key to Absolute Bliss - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are many situations in life like ill-health, loss of job, lack of money, relationship issues, bringing up children, lack of appreciation or motivation at the office or home, harsh weather, car breakdown, heavy traffic and many more. How do we deal with such situations in our daily life? ...
Views: 751 - Positive Thinking: From Negative Thoughts to Positive - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2025 from Dada BhagwanTo see any one incident, there are two different viewpoints. One is a positive vision and another a negative vision. Positive vision means an approach that finds out the good in any kind of situation. Whereas negative vision implies an attitude of finding flaws even in good circumstances. For ...
Views: 167 - Power of Purity!! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2024 from Dada BhagwanExercising ‘purity’ in your daily interactions plays a vital role in ensuring happiness. You will begin to experience liberation in this current life – a freedom from the inner negative emotions of anger, pride, deceit and greed. These emotional adversaries, tormenting you with only pain and ...
Views: 266 - Presence of Soul in our Body - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDo you know, in reality, you yourself are a Soul? Yes, your real Self is your Soul!! When you say you are dead, it is the physical body that’s dead, and not you. By principle, anything that is born has to die. So death is connected to birth. The body was born one day, and hence will die one ...
Views: 703 - Principle of Karma - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGive what you would want to receive - this is the principle of karma. Karma means action. And all reactions are like ‘echoes’ of our previous actions. The fruits are inevitable. The whole world is nothing but the principle of karma. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being ...
Views: 817 - Pujya Niruma (Dr. Niruben Amin) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2024 from Dada BhagwanDr. Niruben Amin, lovingly addressed as 'Niruma', was a prominent disciple of the Gnani Purush Ambalal Patel also known as Param Pujya 'Dada Bhagwan' or 'Dadashri'. Under His guidance, she too became an accomplished spiritual master who carried on His work of introducing people to the phenomenal ...
Views: 245 - Pujya Niruma - Embodiment of Pure Love - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2025 from Dada BhagwanDr. Niruben Amin, lovingly addressed as 'Niruma', was a prominent disciple of the Gnani Purush Ambalal Patel also known as Param Pujya 'Dada Bhagwan' or 'Dadashri'. Under His guidance, she too became an accomplished spiritual master who carried on His work of introducing people to the phenomenal ...
Views: 204 - Pujyashree Deepakbhai - The Hidden Jewel - by Submitted on May 08, 2025 from Dada BhagwanPre-Gnan: The Hidden Jewel Pujya Deepakbhai Desai was born on May 9 1953 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. One day his elder brother told him about a Gnani Purush Ambalal Muljibhai Patel (fondly known as Param Pujya 'Dadashri' or Param Pujya 'Dada Bhagwan'), whose knowledge of Akram Vignan ...
Views: 181 - Purity - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFor one to become pure in this world, one must first attain the knowledge of the Soul. The Soul, by nature, is absolutely and completely pure, and our real true identity is nothing but ‘Soul’. Yes, we are really a Pure Soul, indeed! However, the Soul remains in a dormant stage until the ...
Views: 929 - Purpose of Money in Human Life - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur goal in life is to seek happiness, and the common understanding is “Money brings happiness.” Come, let’s verify whether this understanding is right… Looking at our ever-increasing materialistic needs, the never-ending list of our desires, and the continuous competition to race ahead ...
Views: 556 - Qualities of the Soul - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat do you think the word ‘Self’ really means? Does it refer to my personality? My body? my name? or something else? Let’s analyze this a bit… When I say, “This is my watch”, I am a separate entity and the watch is a separate entity, isn’t it? Similarly, “this is my body” implies I am ...
Views: 970 - Reasons behind Marital problem - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanHusband and wife are two unique individuals owning different personalities, who decide to unite for a lifetime and become one when tied in the knot of marriage! They become life partners and together share their pleasures and pains in life. The couple begins their new journey with a lot of ...
Views: 292 - Recommended Spiritual Practices to Handle Life's Adversities - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual practice’ means the practice done through Soul, as opposed to that done through some physical or material things. Your question then is: With the help of Soul, how do we develop courage to handle life adversities? First and foremost, the Soul needs to be realized. Only when we ...
Views: 447 - Relationship between Spirituality and Winning or Losing? - by Submitted on May 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is non-competitive. Hence, there is no scope for winning or losing in it. Spirituality Means Turning Towards the Soul When two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen get together, it automatically becomes water. This is because it is science; one does not have to do anything ...
Views: 275 - Results of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAll of us would have surely faced difficult situations in life such as loss of job, loss of family member, ill-health, financial problems etc. But not all would have faced them looking at the positive side of it because one usually gets trapped by negative thoughts when one comes across ...
Views: 588 - Science Behind Rebirth - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMany people do not believe in rebirth. However, they do use words like lucky-unlucky OR good luck-bad luck. Now, these words directly suggest rebirth, don’t they?... for on what basis would one person become lucky and another unlucky otherwise? If there is nothing like rebirth and if it is ...
Views: 764 - Science of Karma - by Submitted on May 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are so many unimaginable things that happen in our life, and how many unexpected news we hear in life. For instance plane crashes, bombing, fire, earthquake, tsunami, etc. A person exists at one moment, and is no more in the next! Many meet death in accidents, while many die of hunger. ...
Views: 531 - Scientific-Philosophical and Spiritual Significance of OM - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual significance of OM: Om is the most sacred and an important, spiritual symbol of purity in India!! The ancient Indian Rishi Munis (sages) discovered the existence of Om (written in Devanagari as ॐ). Ever since, Om has a spiritual significance in all Indian religions such as ...
Views: 596 - Searching for God - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone is in search of God. We all want to know about God. Where is God? Who is God? Have you ever asked those questions? You may have heard of Him referred to as a higher power or the man up there who runs the world. Is He really the man up there who runs this world? Param Pujya Dadashri ...
Views: 621 - Secret to Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe secret to positive thinking lies with you as you have the power to change the way you think. You can overpower the adverse thoughts which bring you self- doubt and misery. This can be accomplished through: •Your firm determination, •sincerity to yourself and •reversal of the ...
Views: 934 - Should a spiritual seeker stick to one master or keep exploring until the knowledge of the absolute truth is attained? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2021 from Dada BhagwanA Spiritual Seeker Needs a Master who has the Right Knowledge to Guide Master is the Guide! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains: If you want to go to the station from here and get lost on the way, will you not have to ask someone for help? Whom would you ask? The one ...
Views: 402 - Should happiness be the goal of living if happiness is often fleeting? If not, what do you think should replace it as the goal of living? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt’s considered to be a good development when one realizes that in this world, happiness is fleeting. Nevertheless, happiness indeed is and should be the ultimate goal of every living being. But what kind of happiness should that be? Should it be a temporary or permanent happiness? Obviously, ...
Views: 243 - Should I die if I have no Friends and a low Self worth? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHuman being is a social animal who loves interacting with others and demands their care and support in order to live a happy and satisfied life. Friends are an integral part of our life. If one has no friends, life feels dull and colorless with nobody to approach, and at times the feeling of ...
Views: 641 - Should I get married or should I date? How to choose a husband? How to have a happy marriage? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanAs you approach your teenage, it is natural for you to ponder on thoughts of meeting a life partner. Different questions regarding dating and marriage may arise in your mind, such as, “How can I straightaway marry a stranger? If I meet someone, should I not date first? How will I establish that ...
Views: 268 - Should I think positively or stop expecting things? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanShould I think positively or stop expecting things?... Why not do both? To think positive does not mean expecting only good and good things to happen in any situation. The outcome is not in our hands, but positivity is! For example, say your exam results are due. Now, thinking positive ...
Views: 539 - Should One Blindly follow the Advises of a Spiritual Guru? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGuru means one who sheds light on our path. When we get stuck or are lost in any situation, it is the Guru who guides us in the right direction. Neither worldly knowledge nor spiritual knowledge can be attained without a Living Guru, who can show us our mistakes, guide us how to come out of ...
Views: 587 - Since humans existed we started seeking truth and self-realization but what about other beings or humans of the early stone age? - by Submitted on May 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSelf-Realization can only be achieved in a human form. This is because only in human form, one can charge (bind new) as well as discharge (leave old) karmas, whereas in all other life forms, one sensed living beings onwards, they only discharge karmas. The ability to charge karmas benefits us ...
Views: 333 - Solutions to Marital Problems - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHusband and wife are two unique individuals who have their own personalities. They decide to unite for a lifetime and become one, when tied in the knot of marriage! They become life-partners and together share their happiness and pain in life. The couple begins their new journey with lot of ...
Views: 685 - Strengthen the bond between you and your child! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo strengthen the parent-child relationship one has to strive to keep a balanced approach. The role of a parent evolves from nurturer, guide and lastly to a friend. Until the age of seven or eight years if a child makes mistakes then you have to guide them and even discipline them if necessary. ...
Views: 275 - Strengthen the bond between you and your child! - by Submitted on May 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo strengthen parent child relationship one has to strive to keep a balanced approach. The role of a parent evolves from nurturer, guide and lastly to a friend. Until the age of seven or eight years if a child make mistakes then you have to guide them and even discipline them if necessary. Till ...
Views: 308 - Strengthen the bond between you and your child! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2025 from Dada BhagwanTo strengthen parent child relationship one has to strive to keep a balanced approach. The role of a parent evolves from nurturer, guide and lastly to a friend. Until the age of seven or eight years if a child make mistakes then you have to guide them and even discipline them if necessary. Till ...
Views: 180 - Superiority Complex - by Submitted on May 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanComplexes, as you would know, are believed to influence an individual's attitude and behaviour. There are 2 types of complexes: 1. Inferiority Complex and, 2. Superiority Complex. The term ‘superiority complex’ refers to a pattern of behaviours that profoundly express the belief of ...
Views: 763 - The Definition of Love - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat do you seek when you think of pure and unconditional love? Does one truely mean ‘love’ in saying ‘I love you’? The truth is that we accept what we think is ‘love’ in multiple ways. No one, except the Gnani Purush understands and applies the absolute definition for the word ‘love’? ...
Views: 641 - The difference between an Atma Gnani and a Guru - by Submitted on May 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe difference between an Atma Gnani- ‘One with full Knowledge of the Self’ and a Guru is immeasurable. An Atma Gnani is here for the sole purpose for you to attain liberation by acquiring the knowledge of the Self from Him. In contrast, a Guru is a guide or a teacher of a sort and exists to ...
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