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- The Power of Pratikraman - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanForgiveness - a word that we keep hearing so often in different situations. sometimes in relation to forgiving others and sometimes it is about seeking forgiveness for ourselves. Though giving and receiving forgiveness are seen as two different things; the results of both are the same. It makes ...
Views: 637 - The Purpose and Benefits of Meditation and Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAny focused mental activity is mano-yoga (meditation). But it has no benefit if it is done without a goal (dhyey) in mind. When you go to a train station do you not have to give the ticket master your destination for your ticket? Do you not have to give him the name of the station you want to ...
Views: 565 - The Race Course of Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSomeone has rightly said, “If you continuously compete with others you become bitter.” “But if you continuously complete with yourself you become – better.” People have indulged so much in comparison and competition that they have forgotten what the purpose of life is. Trapped in the imaginary ...
Views: 542 - 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: 633 - Thoughts create desires but feelings and emotions create thoughts? Is this correct? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThoughts get Created from Opinions Thoughts are coming from mind. When one gives any opinion, accordingly karmic atoms get charged. These charged karmas represent themselves in the form of mind in one’s next life. Mind is Nothing but a Collection of All our Past Life’s Opinions. In our ...
Views: 325 - Tips to Get Over a Long-term Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLetting go of someone you still very much love is one of the most difficult things to do in the world. But unfortunately, circumstances take such a shape that it becomes necessary at times. However, I somehow have never been good at doing such difficult things in this world. When it comes to ...
Views: 470 - tirthankar - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2025 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “Bhaav shakti (the energy of intent) is a tremendous energy.” It can make one ‘the all-powerful’ in the world. However, not everyone manages to have such superlative bhaav shakti. “A few rare people can rise to the top and demonstrate such incredible power, like ...
Views: 153 - Tirthankaras - The Spiritual Scientists - by Submitted on May 03, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTirthankaras, the Spiritual Scientists, are the highest, absolute, perfect Enlightened Beings. They have conquered all their inner enemies of anger, pride, deceit and greed and remain free from all the effects of attachments and abhorrence. The term Tirthankaras means ‘full moon’, having gained ...
Views: 247 - Trapped into a bad influence? Here's how to get released! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe get significantly influenced by the company we keep. Especially during the young growing period of our life, we get easily influenced by our surroundings. It’s not only the friends that influence us but also peers, books, social surrounding or the things we spend most of our time with. So it ...
Views: 462 - True happiness means…? - by Submitted on May 20, 2025 from Dada BhagwanEvery living being is constantly hunting for happiness in this world, which has prevailed since infinite time and will continue to prevail for infinite time. The ant finds happiness in a piece of sugar, and moths feel happy in the candle's light. A hungry animal is happy to get food. And human ...
Views: 116 - Ultimate Aim of Your Existence - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere is much more to life than just living. And one, who realises this, does maintain some particular aim in life. One strives hard to achieve that aim. And when the aim gets fulfilled, he experiences joy and satisfaction too. But no sooner one aim is achieved, one sets out setting another ...
Views: 438 - Ultimate Goal of Life - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe live our life. But for what? That we do not know. We keep earning money all life. For what? That too we do not know. We want to be successful in life. For what reason? We really do not know. We all are in search of happiness. But what kind of happiness are we looking for? Don’t know. We ...
Views: 578 - 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: 483 - Unknown Facts about Sincerity - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn order to fulfill any task whether it is personal or professional you need two things. Sincerity and morality. If these two virtues are present, then any task can be completed. What is Sincerity? The term ‘sincerity’ means, being loyal to what we have committed to and seeing it through ...
Views: 661 - Want a Happy Marriage? Then try this - by Submitted on May 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanPatience, honesty, care and trust are the major ingredients for a perfect happy marriage. People get married so that they can live life full of love, peace and happiness. But does it happen all the time? Everyone has different points of view, thinking processes, opinions and to live a happy ...
Views: 548 - Ways to get rid of Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo realize an addiction as one is the greatest thing ever! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being tells us that ‘to realize that an addiction is bothering me in reaching my goal or making me completely dependent in itself is a remarkable thing.’ So now, on knowing the addiction and ...
Views: 593 - Ways to get rid of Negativity from Life ! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe are all aware of the ill effects of negativity in our lives. We become pessimistic in our thoughts, antagonistic and unenthusiastic in our speech and our actions invariably reinforce our bleak view of things. Whilst this can occur consciously, this negative state of mind may well be ...
Views: 484 - 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: 607 - Ways to keep my mindset peaceful in a negative environment - by Submitted on Aug 19, 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: 403 - We are running after Material Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanMost of us indeed tend to chase temporary happiness that stems from the acquisition or experience of material possessions such as gadgets, money, social events, home comforts, and other tangible items or from the five senses. The reason why people pursue temporary happiness is that not ...
Views: 219 - We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. What does this mean and lead to? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo live a life, we all need money, which can help us gather goods to fulfill our basic necessities. So we set out in search of some job or service to earn some money for ourselves and our family; and we make a living from whatever money we get. This is a very basic, standard and an ordinary fact ...
Views: 271 - We understand that the world we live in is an illusion, the Atman is the only truth. Does it mean that time is also an illusion? - by Submitted on May 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAkram Vignan provides an in-depth scientific clarification to: 1.Is the world an illusion? 2.Atman, the real truth? 3.Is Time an illusion? Let’s get some of its basic understanding here, today… 1) Our World - is it an illusion or the truth? What if you have a bad toothache and ...
Views: 403 - 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: 490 - What about staying in the moment mindfulness causes one to be a happier person? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMore and more people in today’s age are seen to be adopting mindfulness practices to help cope up with their daily stress and the troubles associated with the current lifestyle. And interestingly, they have experienced a noticeable difference too between the quality of their life before and ...
Views: 384 - What according to you is the difference and the connection between morality and ego and how do they support or prevent you from leading a happy life? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMorality means to enjoy that which is rightfully ours; that which comes our way naturally and of its own accord. This is the ultimate meaning of morality! When asked in what way should morality be practiced; how should life be lived, Param Pujya Dadashri says, “We should live life with ...
Views: 383 - What according to you is the ideal life that one should live? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAn ideal way to live a human life is by ensuring it is a balanced one, both mentally and physically, by living a life which is fulfilling to us and to those around us as well, a life which has a purpose and makes a valuable difference to everyone we come across. Here are a few suggestions on ...
Views: 654 - 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: 540 - What are Karma rules? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2025 from Dada BhagwanLet's first understand what karma is before we outline its rules. People believe that the visible actions we do are our karma. But Param Pujya Dadashri says that is merely a fruit of our karma. Karma is bound through our intent, and when that intent fructifies, visible actions happen. Hence, ...
Views: 171 - What are karmas and how does the soul remain connected with them? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAn intriguing question! And here is the scientific answer to what are karmas and how does the Soul remain connected. To begin, we will explore karma and then look at the connection to the Soul. Karma Supporting any action with the claim, ‘I am doing it’ is karma. To confirm the action with ...
Views: 516 - What are Mohaniya Karmas? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMoha means attachment. The worldly life appears sweet because of illusion. And the attachment that happens owing to the illusion is called moha. Mohaniya karma is the deluding karma that causes illusion. There are a total of eight karmas that bind our Soul, of which the mohaniya karma is ...
Views: 941 - What are Moksha, Nirvana and Gati in Hinduism? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYou have posed a very nice question! The last death in this world is termed as Nirvana. After achieving Nirvana, there is no rebirth. This state is considered as Moksha, wherein the Soul is free from the cycle of birth and death. Until the person does not achieve Nirvana, he continues to ...
Views: 566 - What are Moksha, Nirvana and Gati in Hinduism? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYou have posed a very nice question! The last death in this world is termed as Nirvana. After achieving Nirvana, there is no rebirth. This state is considered as Moksha, wherein the Soul is free from the cycle of birth and death. Until the person does not achieve Nirvana, he continues to ...
Views: 279 - What are Nirvana, Moksha and Gati in Hinduism? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNirvana is the last death in this world. After achieving Nirvana, there is no rebirth. This state is considered as Moksha, wherein the Soul is free from the cycle of birth and death. Until the person does not achieve Nirvana, he continues to wander from one Gati (a life form) to ...
Views: 602 - What are some books for following brahmacharya? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBrahmacharya or celibacy is one of the most important parts of any spiritual journey. It may not necessarily be a pre-condition for beginning the journey, but after a point, it becomes inevitable. Like with the other spiritual traditions or practices, the practice of celibacy too yields ...
Views: 630 - What are some common misconceptions about your Spiritual? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEvery person sees spirituality from a certain angle that fits into his / her viewpoint. But to know what really is spirituality, one may visit https://www.dadabhagwan.org/path-to-happiness/spiritual-science/science-of-spirituality/what-is-spirituality/ Many people believe that worshipping ...
Views: 314 - What are some easy ways to integrate spirituality into my everyday life? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo understand how to integrate spirituality into our everyday life easily, we must first precisely recognise what is spirituality. The spiritual science of Akram Vignan explains that the first and foremost step in spirituality is to discover one’s real Self. Any suffering is solely due to ...
Views: 257 - What are Some Good Books on the Law of Karma? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are various religious books and scriptures available, which explain the law of karma in detail. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being of the present age, has, in a very simple layman’s language and in incredible detail, described the philosophy of karma. In the book ‘The ...
Views: 461 - What are some of the best ways to find inner peace? - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe one that is bound, and the one that suffers being bound, is the one that seeks peace, is the one that seeks liberation. Who is bound? It is our ego that is bound and who suffers the pain of bondage, and it is this very ego that wants peace. So, here are some of the best ways to find the ...
Views: 352 - What are some of the issues and obstacles that can arise in the direction of spiritual realization? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe biggest problem or obstacle on the path to spiritual realization is ignorance. When ignorance is removed, spiritual realization happens naturally! The root cause of all bondage is ignorance What is one bound by? One is bound by ignorance — Agnan and one becomes liberated through ...
Views: 228 - What are some other things you can do to maintain daily happiness and inner peace besides lowering your expectations during interactions with others? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanRight Understanding No one in this world has any control or power to do anything whatsoever; whatever we experience in life is the result of our own karmic account. This means, ‘I am suffering because of my own karmas.’ Then, where comes the question of seeing the other person at fault and ...
Views: 257 - What are some real life examples of karma? Is karma real? If yes then how? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHow? In newspapers and on news channels, day in and day out, we get to hear about hundreds of unimaginable and unexpected events that take place in the world, such as plane crashes, bombings, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. causing innumerable unnatural deaths. People who had no plans to be ...
Views: 445 - What are some tips to get over someone I am madly in love with, without losing myself? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we are madly in love with someone, that person seems like a world to us and nothing seems to exist beyond this world. All our thoughts and actions encircle that person so much so that we even forget our own self. Although, we would never want to come out of that relationship, there could ...
Views: 412 - What are some ways to avoid getting negative karma while doing something good? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile doing something good, even before we realize, the subtle ego of, “I am doing something good’ creeps in into our being. And then, as we interact with people, the ego is constantly fed with internal assertions of, ‘I am so good, yes, I am very good, I am indeed the best!’, which leads one to ...
Views: 304 - What are some ways to avoid jealousy and greed? How useful is it to live life? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLet’s take the second question first, ‘How useful it is to live life?’ Not at all, provided you want to live a happy and peaceful life. This is a fact! If we believe, jealousy and greed are useful to live life, such wrong understanding would only boost these weaknesses further. Our ...
Views: 363 - What are the Attributes of an Enlightened Master? - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHe has no need to establish ashrams, no symbolic flags to fly! No sect, no creed! No label, no special attire of white or saffron! The Enlightened Master is clad in a quiet and plain attire of a householder. How is one to recognize Him then?... Through his attributes!!! No language or words ...
Views: 460 - What are the Auspicious things I should do Everyday to reduce the effect of paap karma? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIf you are seeking to reduce the effects of paap or inauspicious karmas in your current life, then try out the following effective methods prescribed by Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (Gnani), the founder of Spiritual Science movement known as Akram Vignan. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan is the Enlightened ...
Views: 565 - What are the benefits and drawbacks of changing ourselves for others? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIn today’s society where conforming is the norm, having the courage to be your true self can be challenging. Being your true self means embracing your individuality and uniqueness and standing up for what you believe in, even when it might be unpopular or you do not fit in with others. ...
Views: 227 - What are the benefits of optimism? Does it make people happier even when their expectations aren't met with reality? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanOptimism means to see a half-filled glass as being half full whereas pessimism is to see the same glass as half empty. Optimism has a whole load of benefits accruing from such a psyche: - We all are happy when the life is on the up side. But the problem begins when the down phase comes. ...
Views: 245 - What are the causes and effects of gossips? - by Submitted on May 18, 2021 from Dada BhagwanGossip means needless discussion. The effects of gossips are grave, especially when the discussion is regarding people. Gnani explains... It is meaningless to talk about someone else. Moreover, one shouldn’t talk about another person in his / her absence. And if you have to, then say ...
Views: 474 - What are the Characteristics of a Pure Soul?" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Modern day science is advancing with great speed and is gaining better and better understanding of what the world around us is comprised of. However, it hasn’t delved too deep ...
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