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- How do I stop being so scared of the fragility of life? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why you fear the fragility of life is because you believe you are the owner of something that is really not yours, and believing so, you derive pleasure and pain from it. Suppose you enter into a house that is not yours, would you not be apprehensive and nervous? You would be ...
Views: 434 - How can I overcome prarabdha karma which I think caused the death of loved ones? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2022 from Dada BhagwanKarma is in the foundation of all our relationships, and by knowing it’s science, the bricks of right understanding are laid down. Role of Karma - By understanding the karmic role, we can defeat the inner suffering for our lost loved ones. So, what is the role of karma and runanubandha? ...
Views: 624 - Why do people prefer material riches over spiritual wealth? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why people prefer material riches over spiritual wealth is because they believe that happiness lies there. When one sees and reads through numerous social media platforms on how those with materialistic riches are living and enjoying their wealthy lifestyle, one starts to dream of ...
Views: 514 - What does it take to find your purpose and true meaning in life? What is involved? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanTo know ‘who am I?’, the knowledge of the Self! Only when we know really who am I, based on that can we envision the right purpose and true meaning in life. Until we do not understand ‘who am I’, the purpose and meaning of life remains restricted to doing something, be it something good, ...
Views: 355 - What are the divine functions of the supreme Soul? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe Supreme Soul is present in every living being. “What is the nature of the Soul? To see the dharma (function) of everything; to see who is performing what function and how that function is being performed. To ‘see’ - this is the function of the Soul”, says Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the ...
Views: 486 - Why are there so many religions? How do we know the right one? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2022 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being has said: “All the religions in the world are relative and of varying standards. Everyone finds an appropriate standard depending upon his or her spiritual development. However for the real religion, the religion of the Self, you will have to go ...
Views: 475 - What is the purpose of our existence? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanLiberation! Liberation is the Ultimate Purpose of Our Existence. For centuries, on the sacred land of India, countless saints, Satpurush, Gnani Purush, Vasudevas, Balrams, Chakravarti Kings, Tirthankaras, the perfect embodiment of Omniscience, have been born. These divine beings have not ...
Views: 407 - What is the most believable view on the meaning and purpose of human life for you and why? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanMy most practical outlook on the meaning and purpose of human life is to help humanity in any which way I could and find a path to salvation. By salvation, I mean freedom from the perpetual cycle of birth and death and permanent freedom from pain, suffering and misery. With this outlook in ...
Views: 480 - Is mankind born to suffer or enjoy? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2022 from Dada BhagwanMankind is born neither to suffer nor to enjoy, one is born to finish their individual karma. Whatever misery befalls us is the result of our own karma. And whatever we enjoy is also the result of our karma. We suffer the consequences of the bad deeds we’ve done and enjoy the fruits of the good ...
Views: 460 - How do I detach myself from my ego mind? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2022 from Dada BhagwanTo detach yourself from the ego and mind, you need a Gnani Purush, the Enlightened One. A Gnani Purush is completely free from ego and the effects of mind. The Enlightened One dwells in the realm of the Self as a pure Soul. Hence, only He can separate us from the ego and the mind. What is ...
Views: 471 - What is Salvation? Why is it important? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2022 from Dada Bhagwan“Moksha means eternal ultimate freedom from all misery.” Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan. Salvation (moksha) implies total freedom from all pain, suffering and misery. It is liberation from all the merit and the demerit karmas on dissolution of all the emotions caused by atoms of anger, pride, ...
Views: 410 - Why does ego develop betwee a couple even in love marriages? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSaint Kabir defines love as: ‘That which increases one moment and decreases the next is not love. That which resides in the heart and remains the same is real love.’ Real love never increases or decreases Love between two people will decrease if one becomes angry with the other and they ...
Views: 516 - Can money really buy happiness, If yes then how & if not then what can bring happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanHappiness, logically speaking; is a most illogical, yet a supremely mystical state of mind and emotion, that rejuvenates almost everyone who experiences it. Though seldom, it is extremely powerful to dissolve the barriers of space and time. It can reverse the irreversible dimension of ‘Age’ by ...
Views: 429 - What is the difference between your identity and your Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNone! The Soul indeed is our real identity. We generally believe our name to be our identity and hence introduce ourselves as, ‘I am John (please insert your name here).’ However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, asks us a very simple question here: “Are you yourself John or ...
Views: 472 - How do I get over an online friend that I am so attached to? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe world of digitalism and social media networking has changed our real life interactions. Their attractive looks and features draw us towards their addiction. With a sharp rise of various social media networking platforms and the Internet, having virtual friends is the new norm. Technology ...
Views: 425 - How can you search your Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul cannot be seen with physical eyes nor can it be completely described in words. Not being able to comprehend this subtlest and the most profound element in the Universe, which happens to be our own real form (the Self that we really are); we are surrounded by endless thoughts like, ...
Views: 455 - What does it really mean to let go of your ego and how does it help? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2022 from Dada BhagwanLetting go of the ego is called freedom. Things in our life run much more smoothly thereafter. It’s the ego that always gets in the way and disturbs the smooth flow of things. Whenever we interfere in any matter, be it merely through our opinion even, it’s actually our ego at play, and that’s ...
Views: 482 - What is a Spiritual Master? How does someone become recognized as one? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2022 from Dada BhagwanAn Enlightened One, also known as the Spiritual Master / Spiritual Leader is One who has a constant awareness of the Self i.e. the Pure Soul. He is free from anger, pride, deceit, greed, attachment, and abhorrence. In His presence, everyone experiences immense harmony and peace. His words ...
Views: 501(1 vote) - What is the true original definition of karma? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIn general, people believe that karma means going to work, performing meritorious deeds, doing charity, religious activities, etc. However, the Self-realized (Gnani) call this ‘karma-phala’ (the fruit of karma), as it’s a result of karma and not the original karma. The gross karmas, which can be ...
Views: 496 - How do we control overthinking and thoughts? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2022 from Dada BhagwanHow do we control overthinking? The nature of the mind is to think. It constantly thinks. But that does not mean we have to always agree only with what the mind is saying to us, especially when it is overthinking to the point that our thoughts become negative, harmful or excessive. Here ...
Views: 680 - Are good and bad souls limited to humans alone or to other life forms? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHey, do you know there is nothing like a good and bad Soul?! Yes, you may find living beings whom the world terms as good or bad, based on the deeds they do. Let’s dwell on the subject a little further... The Soul is Above All Kinds of Dualities Good-bad, nice-not nice, ...
Views: 474 - How can absolute truth be realized in this relative world? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe world that we see with these eyes is a relative world. A person may be a father, son, husband, boss to his subordinate, and at the same time, a subordinate to his boss. Really, who is he? Is he really a father or a son? In reality, is he a boss or an assistant? No, it is all relative. ...
Views: 392 - How we can quit addiction of alcohol? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2021 from Dada BhagwanTo realize an addiction as one is the greatest thing ever! Addiction makes us dependent and poses a hindrance in achieving our goals. Hence, addiction is best when quit, especially if that is of alcohol. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, tells us that ‘to realize that an ...
Views: 515 - Can material things buy happiness? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, it can. However, the happiness gained from material things is always temporary. Happiness which once it comes is not followed by misery again is called real happiness. But such is not the case with happiness received from material things. Whilst one continues to seek happiness from ...
Views: 458 - Does the Law of Karma chase people? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes of-course. It’s a law that is universally applicable forever! The Enlightened One explains to us how the science of karma operates: In this world, through the media - the TV channels or newspapers, we see so many bad things happening in this world. And we generally end up blaming someone ...
Views: 514 - What is knowing oneself? Can you give me a realization, thoughts and insights? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSure! ‘I’ - our real Self is not John (you may insert your name here), yet we believe I am John Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened Being has said, “One does not know who he really is, and hence claims to be what he is really not. To claim to be something you are not is called ‘ego’!” ...
Views: 370 - Can a non vegetarian be spiritually rich compared to a vegetarian? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is about attaining a unique awareness. Spiritual growth happens when one gains higher consciousness or awareness of his Self which is beyond the awareness of the five senses and the mind-ego-intellect. For the ones who want to grow in a higher spiritual realm and be spiritually ...
Views: 419 - What is a spiritual Master? How does someone become recognized as one? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAn Enlightened One, also known as the Spiritual Master / Spiritual Leader is One who has a constant awareness of the Self i.e. the Pure Soul. He is free from anger, pride, deceit, greed, attachment, and abhorrence. In His presence, everyone experiences immense harmony and peace. His words ...
Views: 531 - What is a constructive way to handle jealousy and suspicion? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanMany believe jealousy denotes love. Is that true? No, this is only a myth. By saying so one is actually giving protection to this negative feeling, and thus helping it to grow further and spread its roots deeper. Jealousy is when you're worried that someone's trying to take what you ...
Views: 490 - Which method is easy to attain salvation Bhakti or Gyaan? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan‘Option- if you cherish; it is an opportunity but if you make it ‘Optional’, it perishes to adversity!’ This canon explains how splendid it is to have options and also warns us, if we fail in implementing the selected option rightfully, we face the consequences of being optional ...
Views: 402 - Why are people Soul searching? How beneficial is it? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanPeople soul-search to take stock of the situation. It is a kind of self-examination to evaluate, ‘where did I go wrong, why am I behaving the way I am, how do I improve?’ It is an internal search done with a deeper meaning for a moral assessment of one’s self. One looks inwards for answers with ...
Views: 408 - How do you stay focused to achieve your goal with negative people around you? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIt’s our Destiny, No one Else has the Power to Make it or Spoil It. Even if someone is genuinely wanting to see us fail, nothing happens by that person’s wish. Whatever comes to us, comes according to our destiny. And our destiny is formed by ‘our’ thoughts and feelings, and not any other ...
Views: 708 - 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: 478 - 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: 419 - When does reincarnation stop and how long does it continue? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanGnani, the enlightened One, explains this through a very simple example. Let’s understand... Suppose we take a block of wood on which a lot of mud is stuck. We put this wood in a pond of water. It will sink right down, isn’t it? Now, as the mud keeps dissolving, the block of wood will ...
Views: 472 - When a lot of troubles come together in life? what do you do to get out of it? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen a lot of troubles come together in life, know that we’ll certainly get out of it one day! And until then, the most important thing to do is: ‘Firmly resolve that come what may, I shall not get depressed.’ Be strong! Remind yourself of the example of a butterfly being born. To become a ...
Views: 467 - How can I live a practical life? What are the rules of living a perfect life in all ways? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLife becomes a cakewalk when one is able to walk through any situation smoothly and happily. The two primary keys that help open any locked door in life are: 'Adjust Everywhere' and 'Avoid Clashes'. Life is nothing but a series of adjustments. From birth to death, you have to make ...
Views: 551 - How do you motivate yourself when you have no one whom you can share your feelings? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSimple, through self-motivation! One who has no one, with whom they can share their feelings, their emotions, their thoughts and anything that they want to tell but can’t, are by default self-motivated. It’s a fact! Or else such people are strongly connected with God Of these, those who ...
Views: 432 - Who am I and where will I go after my body gives up? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2021 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the founder of Akram Vignan and an Enlightened being, says, we all are really a pure Soul. But because of ignorance of our real Self, we believe ourselves to be the owner of the body and the name given to identify the body. Following this ignorance, we wrongly believe ...
Views: 450 - When people die how will they come back to the next reincarnation? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are people in this world who do not believe in rebirth. Their belief is that when they die it is the end of the story; there is no life after life and therefore they do not accept reincarnation. There are others who, whether or not they understand reincarnation, they do believe in it. ...
Views: 540 - How do I dissolve bad karma? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSince a man died under your car, a feeling of guilt will naturally come. However, feeling guilty will neither help dissolve the bad karma of yours nor will it allow you to live in peace. Negative karma can be effectively reduced with the true Knowledge, precisely in the same way as a disease ...
Views: 467 - What makes us stop being a good Soul? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLack of discretion and humility is what stops us from being a good human being. In Today’s Families, the Root of All Burning Questions Is This Lack of Discretion and Humility When not an iota of discretion and humility can be seen in our speech and conduct, from this we can understand what ...
Views: 447 - Why are people worried about bad karma? when he the Lord is the one who drives us in doing good and bad things? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2021 from Dada BhagwanPeople are worried about bad karma because the one who binds bad karma is given to suffer the bad result of that karma; and the results of bad karma are never easy, it brings in great suffering and misery. Lord is the one who drives us in doing good and bad things is a sheer myth! Neither ...
Views: 384 - 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: 427 - 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: 433 - What becomes a hindrance in spiritual practice? Is what the ego mind likes not necessarily conducive to grow? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOur own ego and intellect become the biggest hindrance in spiritual practice. It is because of the ego and intellect that we experience obstacles in our spiritual development. So, let us analyse these in more detail and ascertain how they become an impediment to our spiritual practice. ...
Views: 423 - What is the fundamental difference between the brain mind and ego? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe Enlightened One explains: There are three divisions in our self: The outer part is made up of: Five senses, Mind (the gross mind where thoughts arise), The physical body (the brain is part of it), Speech. The inner part comprises of: Mind (Mann, the subtle mind) Intellect ...
Views: 419 - 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: 548 - "What is the difference between enlightenment liberation and freedom?" - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe difference between freedom, enlightenment and liberation from the perspective of spiritual science is as follows:. Freedom Real freedom is when, ‘even if there is suffering all around you, yet you are free from all worldly suffering and misery.’ One experiences freedom from: The ...
Views: 444 - What is the importance of silence in ones spirituality? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan“Our intellect should be used to help the other person. The one who conducts his worldly affairs in a manner that causes least clashes at home, in business, or anywhere else is called an intelligent person”, says Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being; whereas application of intellect ...
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