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- What are the effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products on Spirituality? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is the path of awareness; as the awareness enhances, one progresses in spirituality. The Enlightened One, while explaining the effects of the addictive products on our spiritual health, says: “Your awareness will definitely become dull. First of all, you are unconscious of ...
Views: 218 - What are the effects of having a huge Ego on one's life? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanArrogance, jealousy, disrespect – are all different words used at different times to explain the varying degrees of the ego. That is why the Gnanis have given them different names. No matter how many good qualities a human being has, but if his ego is not beautiful then everything is useless. ...
Views: 199 - What are the Major Things that Make you Happy in Every Situation? - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe most important thing that keeps us happy in every situation in life is ‘a happy mind’. A contented mind is an ‘always happy mind’. And contentment is an outcome of right understanding. Life is actually very simple! It really is, but we unnecessarily complicate it and make it look far too ...
Views: 512 - What are the major things that make you happy in every situation? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe most important thing that keeps us happy in every situation in life is ‘a happy mind’. A contented mind is an ‘always happy mind’. And contentment is an outcome of right understanding. Life is actually very simple! It really is, but we unnecessarily complicate it and make it look far too ...
Views: 302 - What are the reasons behind the problems in Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhen people make a significant decision to spend the rest of their lives together and get married, they embark on a journey full of hope and promises to each other. In the beginning, the married couples feel they have a bright future that is full of optimism and anticipation. After a certain ...
Views: 243 - What are the results of Positive Ego and Negative Ego? - by Submitted on May 16, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe all have an ego. Due to this ego that we have, we react differently under different situations, and with different people that we encounter in life. But what are the precise effects of having a positive or negative ego? Let’s see… A positive ego brings us happiness. Even when things seem ...
Views: 238 - What are the signs of a person who has self realized God? How does he see God or get Darshan and talks to God? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat are the signs of a person who has Self-realized God? A person is said to have Self-Realized when he realizes that the Self i.e. the real ‘I’ is the Supreme Soul (Parmatma / God), and not the body or the name that the world identifies himself to be.’ A Self-Realized being has attained this ...
Views: 453 - What are the signs of an Enlightened Person? How can we tell if someone has reached a high level of Spiritual Attainment or not? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe signs of an enlightened being (Gnani) who has reached a high level of spiritual attainment are outstanding and distinct, and they are of such supreme quality that they stand out immediately: - Nothing in this world that we have experienced so far can come even close to what we experience ...
Views: 220 - What are the signs that your ego has taken over in life, and what can you do to fix it? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn our journey through life, our ego often plays a significant role in shaping our thoughts, actions, and relationships. While a healthy ego can provide confidence and self-assurance, an overactive ego can hinder personal growth and disrupt the harmony within us and with others. Renowned ...
Views: 274 - What are the spiritual benefits of celibacy ? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelibacy is the purest and the richest form of lifestyle one can ever opt for, if one wants to spiritually rise higher and experience the Soul in its absolute form. To many of us, ‘celibacy’ may appear to be an alien term. Celibacy means freedom from the bondage of all sexual impulses through ...
Views: 1242 - What are the Spiritual Benefits of Celibacy? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelibacy is the purest and the richest form of lifestyle one can ever opt for, if one wants to spiritually rise higher and experience the Soul in its absolute form. To many of us, ‘celibacy’ may appear to be an alien term. Celibacy means freedom from the bondage of all sexual impulses through ...
Views: 1032 - What are the Spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fight with that? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSome of the most simple spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fighting with it are: Not to hurt others The fundamental principle of Akram Vignan is our intent of not hurting any living being through our mind, speech and body. This is the highest of all principles for human ...
Views: 239 - What are the steps one should take at the beginning to go towards the enquiry of the Real Self along with reading spiritual scriptures and teachings of Enlightened Masters? - by Submitted on May 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur ancient scriptures and the great works of some highly spiritual Saints help us gain very good insight on the path of enquiry of the Real Self. The teachings of the Enlightened Masters further uplift our consciousness so that we can be better equipped to know the real Self. But what about ...
Views: 468 - What Are the Techniques or Habits One Must Adopt to Lead a Happy and Successful Life? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe quest for happiness is the one that everyone strives for. Whilst there is an abundance of literature on how to achieve this happiness, the fundamental key lies in recognizing that to achieve happiness you should strive not to cause unhappiness to others. In short, the laws of nature are such ...
Views: 465 - What are the ways to become peaceful in a negative environment? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 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: 449 - What are the ways to connect with God? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe most popular and widely-known ways to connect with God are indeed meditation and prayers! And to know the other ways, the ultimate way, let’s first find out who really is God. WHO IS GOD ? The general belief is that God is sitting up there in the heavens, running the whole world. But ...
Views: 317 - WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO KEEP MY MIND PEACEFUL IN A NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENT? - by Submitted on May 09, 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 ...
Views: 414 - What are the ways to overcome fear and worry in life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFear is one of the most powerful emotions as it has a very strong effect on our mind and body. It makes us worry and holds us back in life, especially when that fear or worry is regarding losing someone or something in life that is of great value to us. I too had a lot of fears and worries. ...
Views: 857 - What are your tips for dealing with depression? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanModern society is extremely demanding and challenging, causing pressure in our personal and social lives. Particularly, the peer pressure to succeed is intense and many are struggling to just survive in such an intense environment. As a result, they begin to have mental health issues which ...
Views: 490 - What are your views on life love peace of mind? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLove and peace are one of the most important ingredients in life. Therefore, sharing Gnani’s views in this aspect would make real sense. So, here are some teachings of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan to enlighten us on the said subject. Let’s read. •Our Firm Resolve to Avoid Clashes in Life ...
Views: 422 - What Aspects of Life Block you from Living Spiritually? - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLiving spiritually means to try and live more and more in the awareness of the Soul, as opposed to material or physical things. What aspects of life block us from living spiritually? 1.Our wrong belief that ‘I am John (the reader may insert his own name here)” In reality, our Self is the ...
Views: 501 - 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: 384 - What can be considered as Eternal source of Happiness? - by Submitted on May 01, 2024 from Dada BhagwanCan you imagine a life in which you remain in a constant state of inner bliss irrespective of what good or bad things befall upon you? This state of eternal happiness can only be experienced when you realise the true source of permanent happiness, your true Self, the Pure Soul. Being in the Pure ...
Views: 243 - What can be the permanent solution for my depression? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYou say, you want a permanent solution to your depression. This is indeed a very big thing, because generally, one in depression loses interest in everything, even in curing themselves. But you have the will to come out of depression forever. And where there’s a will, there’s a way! So, Nature ...
Views: 450 - What do I do to get the answer to the spiritual question "Who am I"? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSuppose there is a kid of three. He wants to learn A, B, C, D, .... 1, 2, 3. Can he do it himself? Even if you give him a notebook and a pencil, he will just make a line. But he doesn’t know this is one and what is two. Somebody must make him realize this is one, this is two, isn’t it? So, a ...
Views: 275 - What do I do to get the answer to the spiritual question Who am I? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSuppose there is a kid of three. He wants to learn A, B, C, D, .... 1, 2, 3. Can he do it himself? Even if you give him a notebook and a pencil, he will just make a line. But he doesn’t know this is one and what is two. Somebody must make him realize this is one, this is two, isn’t it? So, a ...
Views: 309 - What do you do to distract yourself from something that has been filling you up with negative emotions? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let’s understand what does negative emotion mean. Negative emotions can be described as feelings which cause us to be miserable and sad. Hatred, anger, jealousy, sadness, etc. are all negative emotions. These emotions make us dislike ourselves or others, and over time they reduce ...
Views: 595 - What do You do when you Need Inspiration and Peaceful Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanI choose the company of Gnani!!! Believe me, this is the LIVE source of inspiration and peaceful thoughts! Let me share with you this video at https://www.dadabhagwan.tv/Home/Video/Depression+in+Gujarati - it will help you understand what I am trying to say. Not sure if you follow this ...
Views: 456 - What Do You Mean by Virtue? How Is It Important to Lead a Happy and Righteous Life? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 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 - 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 - What do you think the purpose of life is? Is there a such thing as true happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIn this world, each one defines his purpose of life, depending on the station one has arrived at while on his journey of spiritual evolution; this signifies one’s spiritual development. Therefore, while for some, the purpose of life is to merely enjoy the pleasures of five senses; for few ...
Views: 380 - What Do You Want to Do With Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEveryone has a wish to make the best of his life! You too have a similar aim, don’t you? So are you decided, what do you want to do with your life? Not yet?! Then, come let us try together and figure it out, today... Step 1: Identify what you want to be best at? This will tell you what ...
Views: 456 - What does "Searching Deep Within" mean? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, we do have an inner Self! And you are right, it is the spiritual Self. While we are identified in this world through our name and body, that is a transient identity which remains ours for only one life. So who am I on a permanent basis? When this question arises within a person’s mind, ...
Views: 213 - What does 'Know Thyself' mean? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2024 from Dada BhagwanJesus Christ said, “Know thy Self.” And countless other enlightened beings too have said the very same thing. So what does this precious phrase mean? Come, let’s understand… There are so many religions that different people follow in this world. And the divine beings whom people worship ...
Views: 249 - What does a spiritual journey mean to you? How did you decide to go down your chosen road? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFor me, the need for spirituality and the beginning of my spiritual journey has its roots in science. The scientific theory of evolution explains that survival is of utmost importance for every organism. From unicellular pathogens to giant mammals to human beings - at the end of the day, it is ...
Views: 506 - What does independence mean to you? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIndependence generally means... not depending upon another. Independence means there is no superior over us. Independence is when no one interferes. Independence is when one feels fearless that, ‘Nothing can cause any harm to me!’ Independence is experienced when one is totally free and ...
Views: 341 - What does it mean for the Soul to move on? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo move on, as you would know, means to leave the present state and move ahead to the next state. In the same connotation, when we say, ‘the Soul moves on’, it could mean the Soul proceeds further in its journey, externally from one life-form to another and internally from one state to ...
Views: 224 - What does it mean if your mind is always stuck in the past or future? Are you enlightened yet? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2025 from Dada BhagwanIf you find yourself constantly worrying about past events or possible future outcomes, it indicates that you have not yet achieved enlightenment. https://dbf.adalaj.org/pB8I1Au3 One who is enlightened lives in the present moment, without any attachment to the past nor any concern for the ...
Views: 52 - What does it mean to be "in the now"? Can someone who is always "in the now" exist? Is this something that can happen or has happened before? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhat does it mean to be in the now? To live in the present means to live in the now! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains: “If you’ve lost 600 rupees four days ago and you remember it right now, then it becomes the past [you are in the past]. However, if you recall ...
Views: 226 - What does it mean to be free from Ego? What are some ways to achieve it? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo be free from ego means to recognise ‘who am I’. It means to be free from wrong beliefs which are the cause of one’s suffering and misery. The ego can be understood as the false sense of self, characterised by identification with the mind and body complex. It creates a sense of separateness ...
Views: 222 - What does it mean to be Spiritually Awakened? Is there an end goal to this state, or is it something that is continually experienced? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn Akram Vignan, spiritual science, the state of spiritual awakening is also known as "Self-Realisation” or “Enlightenment”. Experiencing a spiritual awakening involves a profound shift in bodily consciousness, leading to the realisation of one's true nature as the eternal Soul or Pure Soul. ...
Views: 258 - What does it mean to live in the present moment and let go of your past while being open to a future that may or may not happen? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2024 from Dada BhagwanLiving in the present moment means letting go of the past without any condition for the future. It means living your life consciously i.e. being aware of everything that is going on with your thoughts, the words spoken, the actions of the body, and appreciating the environment around you. The ...
Views: 274 - 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: 411 - 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: 309 - What does living a blissful life mean ? How is it different from happiness ? Can we enjoy the blissful life ? - by Submitted on May 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanBliss is the natural state of the Soul. And do you know, the Soul is our real Self? Therefore, living a blissful life means being in the nature of the Self! To truly experience a blissful life, we must first attain the knowledge of the Self. It is only after attaining the experience of the ...
Views: 325 - What does living a blissful life mean? How is it different from happiness? Can we enjoy the blissful life? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBliss is the natural state of the Soul. And do you know, the Soul is our real Self? Therefore, living a blissful life means being in the nature of the Self! To truly experience a blissful life, we must first attain the knowledge of the Self. It is only after attaining the experience of the ...
Views: 604 - What exactly is a karmic debt? How is it repaid? Why do you have to do to incur karmic debt? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2023 from Dada BhagwanKarmic debt means that we have bound some bad karma. How is the karmic debt repaid? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains, “There are two directions in which one can progress from a human life-form. If you have a karmic debt, which means that you have bound bad karma; ...
Views: 263 - What happens to emotions when a person becomes Awakened? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2023 from Dada BhagwanA person is said to have been awakened when he attains Self-Realization. What happens when a person becomes awakened? When you attain Gnan (Self-Realization) from the Gnani Purush, ignorance (of the Self) is lifted. On the path of Akram Vignan, which is a stepless path to Self-Realization, ...
Views: 223 - 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: 116 - What happens to the Soul who have been Murdered in Unnatural death? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOne happens to get murdered, for his circumstances had to be like that; it was destined to be so. It is not possible for a common man like us to know where a person has left for, after his death. But yes, our prayers certainly reach him, so we must pray for his peace. When we pray for him, we ...
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