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- FBI Evidence: Attempted Murder By Trying To Inject/Attack Me With A Lethal Deadly Virus - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2025 from Monica Mi'Chelle Burns EVEMy open FBI case is unique and different from most. In order to gather My evidence, I AM able to go into the "Spirit Realm" to actually SEA what and who is doing what. My Divine family warned Me that the same individuals who attack Me on a daily basis, along with some others, were trying to do ...
Views: 9 - Wise words from Salvador Dalí - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSalvador Dalí (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical brilliance, flamboyant personality, and dreamlike, often shocking imagery. His most famous works include The Persistence of Memory, Christ of Saint John of the Cross, and The Temptation of ...
Views: 13 - 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: 19 - The Right Attitude Turns Difficulties Into Opportunities for the Spiritual Aspirant - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2025 from santosh krinskyParticularly (but not exclusively) in the beginning of the spiritual sadhana, the seeker has to find a way to navigate through the countless obstacles, resistances and difficulties that arise as he tries to transition from a focus on the external responses of the ego-personality and the embedded ...
Views: 20 - Wisdom of Italo Calvino - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloItalo Calvino (October 15, 1923 – September 19, 1985) was an Italian novelist, short-story writer, and essayist whose imaginative and intellectually playful works reshaped modern literature. His masterpieces include Invisible Cities, If on a winter’s night a traveler, The Baron in the Trees, and ...
Views: 23 - Wisdom of Italo Calvino - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloItalo Calvino (October 15, 1923 – September 19, 1985) was an Italian novelist, short-story writer, and essayist whose imaginative and intellectually playful works reshaped modern literature. His masterpieces include Invisible Cities, If on a winter’s night a traveler, The Baron in the Trees, and ...
Views: 23 - Are there different levels of T, and how does one progress toward complete awareness? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2025 from Dada BhagwanMany different ways to attain enlightenment of the Soul have been described in the scriptures, all of which require time and effort. However, through Akram Vignan, we can attain enlightenment within 48 minutes only as it happens directly with the grace of Gnani (the Enlightened One), without any ...
Views: 38 - Wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSoren Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813 – November 11, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and writer, widely regarded as the father of existentialism. His works, including Fear and Trembling, Either/Or, The Sickness Unto Death, and Works of Love, explore themes of individuality, faith, despair, ...
Views: 42 - Wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSoren Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813 – November 11, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and writer, widely regarded as the father of existentialism. His works, including Fear and Trembling, Either/Or, The Sickness Unto Death, and Works of Love, explore themes of individuality, faith, despair, ...
Views: 42 - How common is self-love, what happens without it, and how does it relate to self-esteem? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2025 from Dada BhagwanSelf-love is very essential in boosting our self-esteem. A person having self-love is contented with his own presence, whereas a person who does not have self-love always wanders to get love from other people or things. He is always restless. He never feels satisfied even after receiving love ...
Views: 49 - Is using spirituality to escape life’s struggles wrong, or can it be a healthy starting point? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe Enlightened One says, “If worldly unhappiness or suffering is not there, we would never search for permanent happiness. Therefore, it is very helpful to us. Permanent happiness is not through body; it is independent of body. When there is suffering, we search for safe-side, ‘Where is my ...
Views: 56 - Who is a True Guru? How to choose a Spiritual Guru? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2025 from Dada BhagwanGrave danger in uprooting a Guru Do not accept a known guru as guru, and if you do, then do not turn your back on him. Use a pot if you do not like him. The pot will not have any problems. Worship it because your buddhi (intellect) will not be active there and your work will get done. Now who ...
Views: 71 - How can I balance material responsibilities with spiritual goals? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe spiritual science of Akram Vignan helps us find the balance between taking care of our material responsibilities and pursuing our spiritual goals, very easily, as this spiritual science works alongside our material obligations. In Akram Vignan, the fundamental change starts internally ...
Views: 76 - Krishna in Gita 15-7 and 15-15 says all beings are His parts and He dwells in every heart reminding us to face today’s crisis with unity and compassion. - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2025 from Dada BhagwanCrises of religious identities have always existed in the world to a lesser or greater extent Considering the varying level of spiritual development in different human beings, the reason behind the wide range of religious identities is perfectly understandable. They provide the necessary ...
Views: 91 - Wise words from Haruki Murakami - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloHaruki Murakami 村上 春樹 (January 12th, 1949) is a Japanese international best-selling author who has sold millions of copies. He’s received many awards for his work, including the Gunzo Prize for New Writers, the World Fantasy Award, the Tanizaki Prize, Yomiuri Prize for Literature, the Frank ...
Views: 99 - Wise words from Seneca The Younger - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSeneca The Younger (c. 4 BC – AD 65), was a Roman philosopher, statesman, and dramatist, known for his influential writings and tragedies. His works offer profound reflections on ethics, resilience, and the art of living well. As a tutor to Emperor Nero, Seneca navigated the complexities of ...
Views: 104 - What is the importance of Living Guru? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2025 from Dada BhagwanQuestioner: If we surrender to the great souls that lived thousands of years ago, can that be considered surrender? Can we make any progress through such surrender or do we need to surrender to a living great man? Dadashri: You can progress even through Paroksha (indirectly- one not currently ...
Views: 103 - Does "putting it out into the universe" mean I have to tell everyone my wishes and desires? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2025 from Dada BhagwanYes, if you want to manifest something, it is put out there into the Universe. That’s right. But it does not mean you are required to tell everyone your wishes and desires to make that happen. The Enlightened One explains how this science works… If someone insults you, what will happen? We ...
Views: 102 - How many people truly experience their nature beyond thought? Is it possible without guidance from a realized teacher? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2025 from Dada BhagwanHow many people in this world actually experience their true nature beyond thoughts? Only the Enlightened people, meaning those having Self-Realization, actually experience their true nature, which is beyond thoughts, words and actions. One’s true nature is to watch what thoughts are ...
Views: 120 - What is inner strength? Do we all have it? How does it influence bravery or fear? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2025 from Dada BhagwanInner strength is the ability to withstand and overcome challenges, adversity, and difficult circumstances without relying on external support or self-validation. It is characterised by the right understanding, self-awareness, maintaining equanimity, bravery, patience, and a positive attitude in ...
Views: 104 - In what ways can developing self-awareness through spirituality help manage stress? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2025 from Dada BhagwanStress generally is an outcome of the worry and fear we experience when we have to do something So let’s understand, spiritually speaking, how is worry generated?... The Enlightened One explains: When ignorance (of really who am I and who is the doer in this world) is there, due to ...
Views: 107 - How can I rise above material desires in a world so focused on possessions? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2025 from Dada BhagwanLet’s try to understand this through an example... Say, you love the taste of tea. But what if you are given tea after you eat a sweet? Would you have the desire to have tea? No, because you would find the tea quite bland then, isn’t it? Similarly, the taste of the bliss of the Soul is ...
Views: 100 - 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: 107 - 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: 115 - Wisdom of Jacques Derrida - by Submitted on May 05, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloJacques Derrida (July 15th,1930 – October 9th, 2004) was a French Algerian philosopher and author of over 40 books and hundreds of essays. He significantly influenced philosophy, sociolinguistics, music, literature, architecture, applied linguistics, political theory, law, psychoanalysis, ...
Views: 118 - What is Business Ethics? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2025 from Dada BhagwanQuestioner: What should one do to make progress towards the Soul? Dadashri: One should maintain an exclusive foundation of honesty. This faith is such that when one finds himself in a difficult situation, the inner energy and power (of the Soul) will be expressed. When he is not in a bind, ...
Views: 114 - LIFE’S MASTER CLASS:Chaos and Clarity, Destruction and Rebirth, Heaven and Hell, Joy and Sorrow - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2025 from joan pancoeTO ACTIVATE ALL LINKS AND VIEW ALL IMAGES (RECOMMENDED): https://joanpancoe.com/2025/04/09/lifes-master-classchaos-and-clarity-destruction-and-rebirth-heaven-and-hell-joy-and-sorrow/? LISTEN ALONG ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@joanpancoemodernmystic1357 In the Garden by the ...
Views: 135(1 vote) - How to overcome attachment and fear of losing loved ones on a spiritual journey? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe good news is that you don't have to leave or lose your loved ones when you embark on a spiritual journey, hence do not fear! The spiritual path of Akram Vignan, a step-less path to Self-Realization, is a path where we learn how to live a wholesome worldly life without attachment or fear ...
Views: 128 - A Change of Consciousness Is Required for a Change in Human Society - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2025 from santosh krinskyWhen we look back at the history of human civilization, we can see that many ideas have been attempted to try to develop a fair, balanced and prosperous society. Thinkers, philosophers, political scientists and economists have all weighed in with their dreams and considerations about how to ...
Views: 120 - 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: 154 - Wisdom of Virgil - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloVirgil (October 15, 70 BC – September 21,19 BC), was an ancient Roman poet who composed three of the most famous poems in Latin literature: the Eclogues, the Georgics, and the epic Aeneid. T.S. Eliot, 19th century poet and playwright, said, "What Is a Classic? Whatever the definition we ...
Views: 136 - 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: 139 - Freedom from Addiction in 4 Steps! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe bad habit of addiction has been widespread in society for a long time. Especially in the life of youth, addiction has spread its wings following peer pressure and the wrong company! If one does not intoxicate (consume the intoxicating thing), then all friends ridicule him, “Oh! You don’t ...
Views: 142 - If I chant Navkars, will it shed my bad karma? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2025 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 lives with greater forbearance. I ...
Views: 134 - What happens to our life after we die? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe next life starts immediately after we die. Death takes place when all the accounts of karma of a person’s life are finished. Whatever account he had bound for the current life comes to an end, and therefore death occurs. After death, one takes a new birth immediately. Just like there is ...
Views: 147 - Do I need to repay those who helped me in my past life, or is my overall help sufficient without interacting with the same soul again per the Bhagavad Gita? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2025 from Dada BhagwanIn summary, what the Bhagavad Gita says about karma is that every action we take has an effect or a result, and we subsequently reap the benefits or drawbacks of our actions. To be united with any action as in ‘I am doing’, will incur an effect. Effects will follow one into their future life. ...
Views: 180 - Discovering Love: Finding True Love in Reality - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2025 from Dada BhagwanSaint Kabir has said, “Pustak padh padh jag mua, pandit bhaya na koi, Dhhai akshar prem ka, padhhe so pandit hoi.” Meaning: People worldwide have died reading and reading various books, but not one has become a scholar. Read scripture after scripture, but since one could not attain the ...
Views: 143 - Lord Simandhar Swami! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2025 from Dada BhagwanWho is Simandhar Swami? Shree Simandhar Swami is a living Tirthankar, who is present in another world known as Mahavideh Kshetra. By praying to Him and accepting His shelter, He can guide us toward achieving ultimate bliss and ultimate liberation (moksha). Lord Simandhar Swami lives in ...
Views: 146 - 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: 145 - What role does spirituality play in managing depression? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe spiritual science of Akram Vignan plays an important role not only in managing depression but in eliminating the feeling of being depressed altogether. Depression can occur for a variety of reasons, and it has many different trigger points that set it off. While for some people an ...
Views: 147 - How can one stop manifesting negativity and develop positive energy? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe negative energy could manifest in different ways. Now, let’s study the ways suggested by the Enlightened One to attract positive energy amidst a negative mindset. Ignorance of the Self — Come out of it. The negative energy manifests due to ignorance and negative intellect. (Through Akram ...
Views: 152 - What are the consequences of cheating for the cheater and their relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2025 from Dada BhagwanCheating can bring about a flow of negative consequences within a relationship, including heartache, mistrust, separation, suffering and pain. The individual who cheats may find themselves grappling with a range of negative effects stemming from their betrayal. This may encompass not only the ...
Views: 173 - 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: 162 - How can spirituality help release negative emotional attachments that block joy? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2025 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality can permanently solve negative emotional attachments that prevent us from leading a joyful life. Akram Vignan is a spiritual science that delves into the impact of negative emotional attachments and shows us how to free ourselves from their effects, enabling us to achieve permanent ...
Views: 165 - What is the significance of Samsara and Moksha in liberation? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe ultimate goal of human existence is liberation. While the cycle of Samsara means the cycle of birth and death, Moksh implies liberation from this very cycle. In the cycle of Samsara, there is enormous suffering, and in Moksh, lies eternal bliss. While passing through the cycle of Samsara, ...
Views: 179 - Gnani Purush - Constant Spiritual Awareness! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2025 from Dada BhagwanFor the past twenty-eight years, since the manifestation of Gnan (Self Realization), Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan had not been the owner of His body, He remained detached and lived like a neighbor with His body. Otherwise, this type of wonder – His higher awareness and insights as a Gnani Purush ...
Views: 175 - Enlightenment Characteristics of Spiritual Master - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2024 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan It was around six, one evening in June 1958, a gentleman was sitting on a bench on platform number three of Surat railway station in Gujarat. The platform was bustling with people and trains on other lines. He was waiting for another train to take him to Vadodara. His ...
Views: 184 - 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: 179 - Is suffering necessary for personal growth and gaining wisdom? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThere are two ways one can progress and grow: 1. By attaining the right knowledge and applying it directly, or 2. By undergoing suffering, and as a result, gaining wisdom. While the first method is ideally the best, people generally learn only after suffering repeatedly. Therefore, ...
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