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- Why did God give me a punishment by making me sexual? I get attracted to girls and I do not want to do so, what should I do? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanVery few people in this world are aware about what they do every day, therefore be proud of yourself that you are able to do such a self-assessment. A person who realizes his shortcomings always comes out them. Solution to your problem is not that difficult. Mainly, you just have to repent ...
Views: 935 - How to get rid of Internet Addiction? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanComing out of the Internet addiction is like walking out of a jail and stepping in the real happening world around us. The real world is truly delightful and much more natural too! In this 21st century, no doubt Internet is one of the most important tools for our daily use. But it definitely ...
Views: 626 - 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: 389 - Is it important for the enlightenment seekers to practice solitude and silence? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, the reason why enlightenment seekers want to practice solitude and silence is to still their mind. However one should check that by doing so, did my mind really become silent, did it stop wandering here and there? If yes, there is some meaning in it and one can and must pursue ...
Views: 422 - What is the reason behind offering flowers fruit etc to God at temples? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere are many reasons which inspire devotees to make offerings to God or deities in temples. But ultimately, it is our faith that draws us to make any offering to God. And this very faith of ours in turn produces results. The stronger our faith, the greater are the results. Some of the ...
Views: 475 - How can we be sure that we are carrying the seeds of past karma into our present life time? How do we even know if we or our soul as they say existed prior to our current lives? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSo often, we experience that suddenly some unexpected or unwanted event happens in life. For instance, a sudden avalanche sweeps hundreds of people away or an epidemic takes upon a huge toll; some die at the time of birth while some are born disabled; a few of us easily achieve a successful ...
Views: 378 - Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita 15-7 that everyone is part of Him and in 15-15 He says that He resides in Everyone’s heart. Can these two insights help us in resolving present crisis of religious identities? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2020 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: 422 - If all Souls get enlightenment will this world be without living beings? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo, this world shall never be without the living beings! In this world, the number of living beings always remains constant.If even a single living entity were to increase or decrease, the entire arrangement of Nature’s plan would come crashing down. The world runs naturally. Everything is in ...
Views: 405 - What Do You Mean by Virtue? How Is It Important to Lead a Happy and Righteous Life? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanVirtue refers to a steadily cultivated moral habit by responding to given situation in a manner such that it results in cherishing a particular important value of life. It is one’s moral excellence, marked by a well-developed and established character, evidently carrying the quality that is ...
Views: 565 - How does the internet contribute to a human’s positive outlook in life? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAs we all know, internet has turned out to be one of the most important and influential tools in people’s life today. No doubt there are certain disadvantages of this facility, but despite the negatives, one cannot deny the enormous good it has brought about all over the world. So, like ...
Views: 470 - 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: 507 - Is selfishness a required ingredient to personal happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNot at all; in fact, it is the other way round in worldly life! Various philosophies, religious scriptures, school teachers and our very own spiritual Guru too, have always emphasized on cultivating selflessness in every sphere of life. They preach, teach and nurture in us the moral value of ...
Views: 428 - How do modern spiritual people deal with the necessary evil called the smartphone? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIf you use the smartphone to support your spiritual efforts then this technology is indeed very helpful. However, if you misuse or watch inappropriate things, or over-communicate with others, or play games with addiction, then this technology will eventually destruct your mental composure and ...
Views: 452 - How can i get the thought of committing suicide out of my mind? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe best thing is you want to get the thought of suicide out of your mind. And where there’s a will, there is always a way! So come, let’s ponder over how we make this possible... First of all, why do you tend to plan suicide? I’m sure there must be some disturbing reason for it. But do you ...
Views: 616 - Why do I feel so alone in life? Is it because I am alone? How can I stop feeling this way? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBeing alone doesn’t always mean that one internally feels alone. Many people are seen alone but they are quite happy and satisfied from within. Yes, one certainly does not do well if one feels alone! It is because we humans generally need social relationships to remain deeply satisfied at a ...
Views: 647 - Despite of praying to God, why do i still feel uneasy due to my negative thoughts? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan1.No, no, we don’t have to get afraid of negative thoughts. 2.We do not have to come into any kind of suffering either, for it won’t help us get anywhere. 3.Rather we must maintain awareness when such thoughts arise. 4.The moment negative thought for some third person arises in our ...
Views: 435 - If we are the pure consciousness -the Atman, then who is the doer of Karma? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know, by believing one’s self to be the doer of karma, one binds new karma? Even though we are pure Atman, we are ignorant of this fact. This is because from the moment we are born, we believe our Self to be something we are truly not. We believe we are the name and the body, and ...
Views: 502 - How does fear hold us back from our career goals? How can mental toughness help? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you find yourself overwhelmed with fear while you are on the verge of making some important career decision? We generally give in to our apprehensions when we have to make choices or take risks that could have a long term and/or a large scale effect on our life; or where our mind starts ...
Views: 683 - What is the speed of the human soul exiting from the body after death? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains how this process actually works! The Soul is eternal; it is free from birth and death. However, the physical body, in which the Soul resides, is mortal. The moment Soul exits from the body, the body becomes lifeless. And this is what is ...
Views: 2034 - What is God’s nature? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know, to understand God’s true nature we must understand who we truly are? Yes, you’ve got it right – this indeed means that we ourselves are God! But hold it, we as in not the body or the name given to this body. That is all temporary. And God is eternal. So, ‘who is God, where is ...
Views: 515 - What is Moksha? Are salvation and Moksha the same thing? Does it ultimately mean absolute freedom? What is its significance in different cultures? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat is Moksha? Moksha means absolute freedom! If someone scolds or abuses you, would you feel some suffering? That’s called bondage. When someone borrows some money from us and later doesn’t return it to us, we feel miserable, isn’t it? That again is bondage. If some death, accident or ...
Views: 461 - Can meditation help me fight my desire for sex? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being, has propounded a detailed explanation of why and how celibacy is to be practiced with right understanding. He specifies that the desire for sex may arise, but with the help of right understanding, one is able to oppose it. Fighting against ...
Views: 528 - Are all souls the same Or are human souls in any way different from others? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAll Souls Are The Same! By nature, all Souls are the same; just that the existence of each Soul is separate. Phases Change But The Soul Is The Same Soul resides in every living being! A human or an animal, a tree or an insect, a deity or a demon – are mere phases of the Soul and which are ...
Views: 431 - Can someone love you and disrespect you at the same time? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThis is generally the case! In every home, there is so much of love between people staying together; yet so frequently we get to see instances where one disrespects the other. For instance, a brother fights with his sister all day long and does not show any respect towards her. Yet, if a third ...
Views: 980 - How can our bad karmas be nullified? Can money help? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2020 from Dada BhagwanActually no, not in the least! In the event that cash could purchase answers for invalidate our terrible karmas, the rich individuals would make some joyful memories right now... since there is no deficiency of cash there! Regardless of what sort of and what measure of terrible deeds you do, ...
Views: 532 - What was the motive of human beings to come to Earth? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“The essence of human life is to come into one’s nature of the Self (Soul); get awakened and remain only in Self.” - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan At some point in life, this question usually arises in everyone’s mind that ultimately what is the real motive behind we coming onto Earth. ...
Views: 551 - If Self-Realization is the simplest and most obvious truth in the world why then does the majority of Earths population believe themselves to be the body and their personality? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSelf-realization indeed is the simplest and the ultimate truth, for it’s regarding our own Self, the real Self, which is ‘Soul’. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, founder of Akram Vignan, the Spiritual Science, says, “The greatest wonder of this world is the Soul. Once that is attained, everything is ...
Views: 434 - Is there anything more important than our eternal salvation? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider very important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. For example - a loving family, a good house, stable income, lot of ...
Views: 376 - How can i deal with my loneliness in a quickest way possible? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYou are alone only when you think yourself to be alone. “There cannot be any time, situation or circumstance that can depress You”-Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan So, listed below are some of the solutions that I have learnt from www.dadabhagwan.org and which I’m sure shall prove useful to you, not ...
Views: 463 - How do you find true happiness when things seem to never go right? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhatever you do will come back to you! The slightest misery one gives to any living being does return back to him - such is the law of Nature! So, the pain given to other’s bodies will be reflected in the same way to one’s own body indeed. However, these are all effects of one’s past karmic ...
Views: 471 - How can you change your destiny through meditation? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDestiny Changes Based On Our Meditation The Lord says that our current actions are a result of our past life’s karma, and hence they are bound to happen as is; we don’t have much control over it. But what is important is our meditation at that time i.e. the type of contemplation we are engaged ...
Views: 426 - What is the process of Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe are in the 21st century where with each passing day, more and more things are available readymade, and where higher technology, faster speeds are the order of the day! This trend has obviously influenced the minds of the present generation so as to make them demand faster results in almost ...
Views: 552 - Am i a Nagging Wife? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo one likes a spouse who nags constantly. When you nag you drive your spouse and family away from you. You create an atmosphere of dread at home. After a while you even forget that you are complaining, it just becomes the norm. After some time, you find yourself looking around your own home and ...
Views: 617 - What is the Key for Daily Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone prefers to be happy rather than being unhappy, sad or miserable. And there come numerous occasions in our life when we feel happy. However, all too often this sense of joy fleets as we encounter another challenge in life through unfolding circumstances. The key question, therefore, is ...
Views: 1063 - How can one start their spiritual journey? Does everyone get a Guru in Life? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLet’s start by comprehending a scenario… Imagine you are trapped in a labyrinth and you have no clue whatsoever how to get out of it. You try many paths, but none have worked so far. Just then a guide, who is familiar with the entire area inside out, happens to pass by and seeing you in ...
Views: 529 - Is it true that praying to Lord Hanuman or chanting the Hanuman Chalisa every day will not get you the person you love? Till what extent is this true and why? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFrom childhood, many of us have been taught to recite the Hanuman Chalisa seeking strength, protection and blessings of Lord Hanuman. According to the Hindu doctrines, Lord Hanuman is the faithful servant of Lord Sri Rama, and is the Lord of the eight siddhis and nine nidhis. In other words, ...
Views: 507 - How do I control anger without keeping anything in my mind and stay happy? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanGood that you not only want control over the outer anger but even the anger inside. And yes when you get rid of weakness like anger inside out you would be more than happy. Once we realize and confront the problem, the solution is half reached. One cannot stop anger immediately. Firstly, one ...
Views: 566 - How do I get over the need to be in a relationship or have a love interest? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYour question, very clearly and vividly, expresses your keen desire and intention to remain single And therefore, it is important for you to know that there many individuals who, while being single, are very happy and are living a fulfilling life. Here a few things which you can do to help ...
Views: 400 - Can Hindus recite the Namokar mantra and get benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOfcourse yes! Everyone can and should recite this mantra. Although the Namokar mantra is popularly known to be that of Jainism, the fact is that it is a totally impartial mantra. It is a mantra for everyone! Anyone who recites it gets great benefits as through this mantra one bows to the ...
Views: 587 - How can I become better at accepting my mistakes? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo err is human! Mistakes happen by all of us. But what is important is that we accept our mistake, apologize for it, learn some good lesson from it and progress ahead in life. Param Pujya Dadashri, an enlightened being says, “The world has not bound us; we are bound by our own mistakes. Once ...
Views: 555 - Does knowledge always lead to liberation or does ignorance always lead to ignorance and why? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe search and desire for Knowledge is a natural human tendency.One always wants to travel from ignorance to knowledge, from darkness to light! We are always, consciously or otherwise, aspiring for growth towards becoming a better version of ourselves. And for that to happen, we tend to seek ...
Views: 429 - Is severe self discipline essential to the Self Realisation? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSevere self-discipline is NOT essential to Self-realisation, when attained through Akram Vignan. There are two paths which lead to ultimate liberation. Kram is a traditional step-by-step path. This path requires one to renounce their worldly life and material possessions, and perform severe ...
Views: 584 - 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: 392 - Iam non vegetarian, am I eligible for Moksha-salvation-nirvana? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, everyone is eligible for moksha (also known as salvation or nirvana), provided one wants it! Moksha is a state of complete freedom from all pains, sorrows and sufferings experienced while living in this materialistic world. And to attain this, first and foremost, we make a firm ...
Views: 576 - What is the system of life? How do you know that you are free soul i.e liberated One? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe eventuality of death is a certainty which plagues every human being. Given this fact, we all seek a purpose to our existence. This very purpose can be found in recognizing that death is a certainty and so is our rebirth. The karmas we sow in our current life decides where exactly and in what ...
Views: 491 - What is the secret of happy life? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe often believe that ‘I will lead a happy life when I get money... or when I get fame... or when I get success...’ And with this understanding, we keep chasing fame, money, success, etc., in the illusion that it will bring us some kind of lasting fulfilment, some day...But has that ever ...
Views: 560 - 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: 560 - 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: 466 - Hurtful Words - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“Speech is the echo of inner intent.”- Param Pujya Dadashri Everyday conversation is essential to several aspects of life such as maintaining relationships (business and personal), building trust and credibility and creating a pleasurable experience for yourself and others. It comes as no ...
Views: 578 - Fear, ahead of Exams! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“You look nervous. Your palms are sweating. Your body is trembling…. People around you are joking and rejoicing, however you are not enjoying it, nor are you even interested in anything that’s going on outside. What happened?” “There are knots forming in my stomach. I am feeling uneasy. I am ...
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