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- Why does Nature want to keep us in the Loop - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNature is not some entity! It neither wants or desires anything, nor keeps any partiality or prejudice towards anyone. The natural process of so many circumstances coming together is Nature. When two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen come together, we automatically get water. This is the ...
Views: 495 - Why does sorrow always follow happiness? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanEvery one of us is in a constant pursuit of happiness. We are drawn to the happiness that we get from food, clothes, home and other material goods, from money, fame, status, etc. and also from our friends, family, relatives and in the company of various people... However, how often may you have ...
Views: 205 - Why does the soul have so much attachment to the body? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMost, if not all of us, know that the body and the Soul are two different entities. We may have either heard about this from our parents in childhood, or later on, when we started taking our first steps on the path of spiritual growth and progress. However, very few know about the exact ...
Views: 345 - Why does trying to make others happy make us happy ourselves? What are some examples? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhenever we do something that makes others smile, it overwhelms us with happiness. For example, a very simple thing like throwing grains for birds to feed on, or offering our seat to someone elderly or looking tired in a bus or train, or serving our Guru and Parents with utmost gratitude, ...
Views: 242 - Why doesnt money come so easily to those who set out to find it but follows those who hardly pursue it? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen we become inattentive to money, it comes to us in abundance. There is nothing lacking in this world. In this world there is everything. Is there not a saying: ‘Sakal padartha hay jagmahi, bhaagyaheen nar pavat nahi’ meaning ‘In this world there is everything, He who has not the fortune ...
Views: 413 - 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: 379 - Why dont I have the motivation to do anything? - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanMaybe it’s the right time for you to embark on a spiritual journey now?! And if that is the case you are one of the most fortunate ones! For infinite lives, we’ve kept doing this and that, but have not achieved anything that has long-lasted. Life after life, whatever our achievements may have ...
Views: 429 - Why dont people of our generation focus on having spiritual knowledge? Why dont they seek for wisdom? Why do they become materialistic rather than spiritualistic? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen there is too much of attraction towards material things, one cannot be spiritual – it is but natural Don’t think it has much to do with a particular generation as such; because in any generation, the percentage of people inclined towards spiritualism is always markedly far too low; the ...
Views: 570 - Why is Ahimsa: The Act of Not Harming Anything or Anyone? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe word ahimsa is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘hims’, which means to strike or cause injury or harm. Thus, ‘A-himsa’ is its opposite, i.e. non-harming. What is Himsa? Hurting or harming any living being, even in the slightest degree, through the mind, speech and body is violence. ...
Views: 356 - Why is celibacy good for both our mind and spirituality? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur body is connected to our mind and Soul. Therefore, a healthy body is indicative of the healthy state of our overall well being. Now, we all know that by doing regular workouts, making conscious changes in our diet and improving our overall life-style, we can bring about good changes in ...
Views: 532 - Why is each and every person unique and not matching? Is it due to different karmas? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLet’s explore a scientific answer to your question of why each one of us is unique, and hence none of us match with each other. Each one of us is standing at a different point, at a given point of time, on the path of evolution, based on our development. Hence, this results in making us very ...
Views: 389 - Why is everyone becoming more spiritually conscious? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIf everyone is becoming more spiritually conscious, know that the world is all set to soon become a haven better than heaven!!Spiritual Consciousness Means To Be Aware Of The Real Self. All along, we have always believed ourselves to be the body or the name given to identify this body, and ...
Views: 620 - Why is good education important? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAs a child, one is sent to the best school available, in order to get education. There, he learns to read and write, he learns maths and science, etc. He appears for exams, passes grade after grade; and one day, he receives an education degree in his hand. What does one really gain out of all ...
Views: 518 - Why is happiness always followed by sorrow? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanEvery one of us is in a constant pursuit of happiness. We are drawn to happiness that we get from food, clothes, home and other material goods, from money, fame, status, etc. and also from our friends, family, relatives and in the company of various people. However, how often may you have ...
Views: 321 - Why is having a strong or healthy "ego" viewed negatively, despite its potential benefits for mental health and success in life? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why having a strong and healthy ego is often viewed negatively despite its potential benefit for mental health and success in life is that the ego itself is risky. The ego always strives for self-importance. Therefore, it seems positive when it is valued, respected, and listened to; ...
Views: 168 - Why is it said that Liberation is possible in Human Life only? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLiberation can be attained only from the human life form... There is no other life-form besides the human that has the privilege of being granted the right to ultimate liberation (moksha). Of the four life-forms namely, animal kingdom, hell, heaven and the human form, it is only through the ...
Views: 411 - Why is it that past life karma has so much significance? - by Submitted on May 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEvery Life Is Connected To Its Previous Life The seeds of karma are sown in the past life, and they bear fruits in this life. So, whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. This is the reason why the past life karma has so much of ...
Views: 502 - Why is letting someone go so hard and hurtful? How can I let someone go? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanParting is always difficult, especially when one is quite attached to each other But if you think, you have tried everything possible and yet destiny has brought you to the juncture where you are forced to let someone go, then do so in a manner that after separation, if ever you two happen to ...
Views: 297 - Why is my ego so easily bruised? How do I make it stronger? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOur ego gets easily bruised because we have kept a wrong belief for countless lives! An odd start from me, let me introduce it to you one by one. What would that wrong belief be? If I call you by your name, let’s suppose it’s John (you may please insert your name here), and ask you, ...
Views: 401 - Why is past life karma important? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEvery Life Is Connected To Its Previous Life The seeds of karma are sown in the past life, and they bear fruits in this life. So, whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. This is the reason why the past life karma has so much of ...
Views: 593 - Why is that some people are born rich while some struggle their entire lives? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn life, many a times we come across people who are born with a silver spoon, bathed with all the materialistic luxuries and comforts, marking an elegant lifestyle. At the same time, we also come across people, who after innumerable efforts, are not able to achieve much success. Seeing the ...
Views: 573 - Why is the path of Self-Realization so difficult? Can we attain it easily? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe path of Self-Realization is an interesting paradox - it can be intensely difficult or even extremely easy! To understand this, one must first understand that there are more than one ways to attain Self-Realization. There is no one fixed path that all must walk on in order to realize the ...
Views: 575 - Why is this life illusion in the first place? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2021 from Dada BhagwanILLUSION – Illusion or Maya signifies something perceived to be real and permanent when in reality, it’s unreal and temporary! It’s a misinterpreted perception of claiming one’s existence in something, when actually it was never his place! Generally, our life is guided by an array of ...
Views: 446 - Why it is considered a sign of bad luck when a cat crosses your path. Is this just a superstition or is there any genuine reason? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe reason behind the age-old traditional belief that ‘the black cat crossing one’s path brings lot of bad luck’ is kind of unknown. There are few who say, it’s because cat is considered to be similar to witches - clever, agile creatures imbibed with an evil. However, the belief related to cats ...
Views: 478 - Why Love of a Mother is the Highest Form of Worldly Love? - by Submitted on May 10, 2024 from Dada BhagwanEveryone in this world is in search of love, by acquiring love they will feel cared for, positive, encouraged, strong within, comforted and most importantly secure. If love can have such a strong effect on a person, it is no wonder then that it is said that ‘Mother’s love is the highest form ...
Views: 268 - Why negative thinking comes in mind? Why can’t we remain positive always? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2025 from Dada BhagwanToday’s life has become so hectic and fast that everywhere you go or see, people are suffering from work overload, stress, worries and anxiety. Most of the people experience mental unrest. If there is a slight peace of mind, little calmness; then a person can think straight. But in this turmoil, ...
Views: 34 - Why should you practice non attachment to find inner peace? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanPractising non-attachment is essential to experience inner peace and contentment. When we are dependent on external factors such as relationships, jobs, finances, material delights etc. for our sense of well-being, for our personal happiness and pleasure, we will naturally develop a strong ...
Views: 391 - Why to Believe in God? - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWould you not like to know the deeper science behind how everything in this world actually works? Not only evil or good, but anything that happens in this world, on what basis does it happen? Who is guilty? What is God’s role in all of this? Where is God? What is his real function? Yes?! So ...
Views: 670 - Why to worry if one day everyone is going to perish? Why there is grief? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes indeed! All that is born must one day perish. Yet grief, worry, illusion of mine and ours, and the daily day and night journey happen. It Happens due to Ignorance We are ignorant of who we really are. We are also ignorant of how this world functions. Therefore we have the illusion ...
Views: 736 - Will a Guru come into my life on his own or do I need to find him? How do I find? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFor us to have a Guru in our life, we must make every effort to find him; otherwise life will pass by whilst we keep waiting for him to come into our life. When you wholeheartedly set out on your quest of finding a Guru, Nature will help you in bringing about positive evidence together in ...
Views: 395 - Will I be punished by God if I commit suicide? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAt times, we get caught in situations that we find difficult to handle. When things seem to be getting out of hand and whatever we do to salvage the situation only fails, when extreme circumstances surround us on the outside and a feeling of loneliness, helplessness, despair, coupled with mental ...
Views: 972 - Will I be punished by God if I commit suicide? - by Submitted on May 12, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAt times, we get caught in situations that we find difficult to handle. When things seem to be getting out of hand and whatever we do to salvage the situation only fails, when extreme circumstances surround us on the outside and a feeling of loneliness, helplessness, despair, coupled with mental ...
Views: 333 - Without accepting someone as a guru, can we gain spiritual enlightenment simply by reading scriptures or listening to lectures? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe simple answer is No! One cannot gain spiritual enlightenment by simply reading scriptures and listening to lectures. We may gain some understanding at the intellectual level, but one needs a living Enlightened being (Gnani Purush) to enlighten one’s Soul. To gain liberation, one needs a ...
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