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- What is the purpose of meditation if the goal is to get rid of the ego and attain enlightenment or God realization? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo attain enlightenment, also known as Self-realisation, meditation alone is not sufficient, as it is often practised in the presence of the ego and can even contribute to its growth and further turmoil. However, in the path of Akram Vignan, the Self-realisation ceremony (Gnan Vidhi) plays a ...
Views: 210 - WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MONEY IN HUMAN LIFE IS IT TRUE THAT MONEY IS LIFE? - by Submitted on May 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur goal in life is to seek happiness, and the common understanding is “Money brings happiness.” Come, let’s verify whether this understanding is right… Looking at our ever-increasing materialistic needs, the never-ending list of our desires, and the continuous competition to race ahead ...
Views: 344 - What is the Purpose of Our Existence? - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan“In human life alone, one can experience the Soul [i.e. our real Self]. There is no other life form, not even that of the celestial beings, wherefrom we can attain the experience of the Self [Self-Realization]”These are the words of Param Pujya Dadabhagwan, an enlightened being. The purpose ...
Views: 585 - 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: 349 - What is the purpose of Thoughts in our life? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThoughts arise in mind, and the mind serves two purposes: 1. That of a radar: The role of the mind is to inform us about things just like a radar: This is good, this is fearful, this is like this, this is like that. It does so with the help of thoughts. It signals what it sees and these ...
Views: 267 - What is the Real Concept of Brahmacharya? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan‘Brahma’ means ‘Soul’ and ‘charya’ means ‘to dwell in’. Hence, the real concept of brahmacharya is ‘to constantly dwell in the Soul’ The Soul is the real Self of every living being. However, since it is not to be seen, the ignorance of this Self continues to prevail within, until one ...
Views: 635 - What is the real source for joy? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMany believe that joy can be derived from material things. But is this really true? Let’s find out... You may experience joy when you buy something new or eat your favourite meal or go to the movie. But what happens after the excitement wears out? Your search for happiness begins all over ...
Views: 707 - 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 - What is the reason behind Sorrow and Joy that people experience in life? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, the reason why some people suffer from perpetual ill-luck is because it is the effect of their past life’s karma. And those whose past karmas were good will be born with a silver spoon and enjoy a good life in this birth. It is our karma that takes us to the place where our rebirth is to ...
Views: 411 - What is the reason for suffering and happiness in people's lives? Is it due to past Karma? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, the reason why some people suffer from perpetual ill-luck is because it is the effect of their past life’s karma. And those whose past karmas were good will be born with a silver spoon and enjoy a good life in this birth. It is our karma that takes us to the place where our rebirth is to ...
Views: 446 - What is the reason of quarrels between husband and wife? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFights between husband and wife happen due to ignorance and as a result of their past karmas. In today’s world, the majority of couples have daily fights for years together. This is mainly because of their past karmas. In their previous life, they may have made highly negative intentions ...
Views: 707 - What is the relation among Prakriti Maya and the Law of Karma? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLet’s understand the relation between Prakriti, Maya and the law of Karma, based on the explanation provided by Gnani, the Enlightened One! Prakriti is the Result of the Karmas Created because of Maya. In reality, we are a Pure Soul. The Pure Soul is a non-doer. •But because of Maya, we ...
Views: 495 - What is the relation between salary and happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSalary implies inflow of money and money is considered to be one of the most important sources to live a happy and prosperous life. This is how one perceives a strong relation between salary and happiness. And based on this perception, one develops a deep attachment and sensitivity too towards ...
Views: 632 - What is the relation between superstition and science - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat is Superstition? Superstition means a blind, wrong faith. Superstition is a result of ignorance. Owing to lack of knowledge to reason out why certain incidents occur, one adopts the widely accepted irrational beliefs that have been in practice for years together, generation after ...
Views: 848 - What is the Relationship Between Enlightenment and Miracles - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSince infinite lives, we are in pursuit of happiness. Every time we feel we’ve found it, it only proves to be transient and temporary; and there we are back again hunting for it. Then one day, Nature unexpectedly picks us and puts us directly in the feet of Gnani!! And before we can ...
Views: 530 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and living in the present moment? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2024 from Dada BhagwanOnly with spirituality, does living in the present moment become possible, and only when one is living in the present moment, can it be called spirituality. So, the two are synchronous; there’s a direct relationship between the two! Life is really lived only in the present moment What ...
Views: 231 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and Success? Do you need to choose one over the other? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhat is the relationship between spirituality and success? To know the Soul which is completely free from karma, and walk towards it is Spirituality. And worldly success is the fruit of karma and failure too is a fruit of karma. Our merit karmas yield positive results like success, ...
Views: 220 - What is the root of our desire and fear? Is it possible to know it? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFear and desire are two most compelling factors in a person’s life. Most of our actions and decisions are propelled by either fear or desire, and hence we remain constantly swinging like a pendulum between action and reaction. So what makes these dominate our life? What is its root cause? And ...
Views: 389 - What is the Science behind Attachment and Abhorrence? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFor infinite times, and in infinite births, we all have suffered in the cycle of attachment and abhorrence. Since we have not been able to understand what attachment and abhorrence is, how it is formed, and how we can get rid of it, we’ve not been able to come out of this vicious cycle of ...
Views: 443 - What is the science behind attachment and abhorrence? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanFor infinite times, and in infinite births, we all have suffered in the cycle of attachment and abhorrence. Since we have not been able to understand what attachment and abhorrence is, how it is formed, and how we can get rid of it, we’ve not been able to come out of this vicious cycle of ...
Views: 334 - What is the scientific definition of soul or consciousness or inner personality? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSoul is in fact an eternal element, present in our entire body, except for hair and grown nails. Soul is not a combination of chemicals and electric pulses in the brain.The most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’ We may know about so many things in this world, but ...
Views: 552 - What is the scientific definition of soul or consciousness or inner personality? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’ We may know about so many things in this world, but do you know we do not know our own Self? That is our ignorance. And due to this ignorance, we keep believing that, “I am the body or I am the name (given to identify ...
Views: 478 - What is the secret of a happy life? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 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: 405 - 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 - What is the Secret to the Longevity in Relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe secret to the longevity in relationship is – LOVE, the real love!! The love that we see in our personal relationships always desires to be loved in return and it often seeks to control, if not grossly, in subtle and silent ways certainly. Such love is limited in scope, has conditions and ...
Views: 498 - What is the secret to the longevity in relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe secret to the longevity in relationship is – LOVE, the real love!! The love that we see in our personal relationships always desires to be loved in return and it often seeks to control, if not grossly, in subtle and silent ways certainly. Such love is limited in scope, has conditions and ...
Views: 269 - 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: 145 - 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 the speed of the human soul exiting from the body after death? - by Submitted on May 23, 2023 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: 308 - What is the spiritual root of jealousy? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNarrow Mindedness is the Root of Jealousy! Any negative thought arising in us towards anyone is usually due to our narrow mindedness. We not only think negative, but very often we spread this negativity to others too! For example, one young girl says to her friends, “Priya gave her ...
Views: 838 - 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 test of a person's enlightenment? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAfter enlightenment, you begin to experience the Soul. The awareness of the real Self arises, which gradually transforms one’s entire life. So, to know what is the test of a person’s enlightenment, let’s explore what one would and should experience after enlightenment. This proves as an ...
Views: 422 - What is the thing you most need in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe thing you most need in a relationship is your ‘will’ to see the relationship succeed and flourish into a healthy, happy one. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!! If you have the required will, it automatically makes the way for the following cornerstones to create a strong bond and ...
Views: 486 - What is the Thing you most need in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe thing you most need in a relationship is your ‘will’ to see the relationship succeed and flourish into a healthy, happy one. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!! If you have the required will, it automatically makes the way for the following cornerstones to create a strong bond and ...
Views: 527 - 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: 431 - What is the Ultimate Purpose of Life and how can we get out of this Materialistic World? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen asked to people what is the ultimate purpose of your life, each one would have his own answer. For few, it is securing a handsome job, while for some a lavish and comfortable lifestyle is the ultimate purpose in life, and for many others, it could be settling in a good relationship or ...
Views: 414 - What is the ultimate purpose of our lives Saints are saying that the ultimate aim of one’s life is eventually to realize God. What is the need to take birth as a human being and why should we realize God? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHow can I really be free from all miseries? – Live this life to know just this!” - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan. The law of karma is pretty straightforward - When you give happiness, you get happiness. And if you give suffering to others, you get suffering in return. So, from the moment we ...
Views: 413 - What is the value of human life? What is a soul? Is there anything beyond human existence? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThis human life is a turning point. It carries tremendous responsibility and liability. It is only through the human life-form that one is degraded or diverted to other life-forms. From here, Soul encounters four diversions into infernal, animal, human or celestial existence. After acquiring ...
Views: 457 - What is the way to quit greed? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are 4 kashays (weaknesses) in every human being, namely: Anger Pride Deceit Greed Of these, greed is the first to manifest within every living being, and the last to leave. Greed appears to give us immense happiness, but it actually is at the foundation of most of our unhappiness. ...
Views: 351 - What is the way to reach Moksha by continuing to live the daily existence? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOne of the most common understandings we have of the journey towards moksha (the ultimate liberation from cycle of birth and death), is that one must leave everything behind and live a life of renunciation. Well, such an understanding is not altogether wrong, and renunciation is an important, if ...
Views: 289 - What is true and selfless friendship in the best sense? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, all the way from Porbandar, he refused to ask for help… Sudama was a poor Brahmin, who had made a vow that he would never beg for anything. He would make do with whatever he would earn on his own ...
Views: 584 - What is true and selfless friendship in the best sense? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, from Porbandar, he refused to ask for help… Sudama was a poor Brahmin, who had made a vow that he would never beg for anything. He would make do with whatever he would earn on his merit. But ...
Views: 203 - What is true compassion? Is the ego capable of compassion? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCompassion can be defined as a feeling of deep empathy for another who is struck by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate their suffering. True compassion arises when one genuinely feels for others, considers their problems or suffering as one’s own, and positively initiates a ...
Views: 620 - What is true Compassion? Is the Ego capable of Compassion? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2023 from Dada BhagwanCompassion can be defined as a feeling of deep empathy for another who is struck by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate their suffering. True compassion arises when one genuinely feels for others, considers their problems or suffering as one’s own, and positively initiates a ...
Views: 234 - What least basic thing can someone do to start his spiritual journey? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe most basic thing one ought to do to start his spiritual journey is... Get the knowledge of two fundamental things: who am I and who is governing this world (who is the doer)? Once we get this knowledge, it solves all our worldly problems and we get free from all ...
Views: 306 - What makes a golden opportunity towards enlightenment? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“Go to the One who has become free; and request him, “Sir, make me free.” That is the ultimate solution, the best solution. ‘Who am I?’ - once this is decided, one can attain liberation (become free). And if one does not meet with a Gnani Purush then, until then, one should read the books of a ...
Views: 410 - 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: 377 - What makes you get emotionally attached in a relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIt is good to earnestly love someone. But to allow yourself to become overly emotionally attached can result in an unhealthy, troubling and even on occasions, an unnatural relationship. When you are deeply in love with someone, so much so that that person inadvertently takes over your entire ...
Views: 348 - What methods would you suggest to common people who want to tread on spiritual path atleast to become a better human being? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanEveryone is already living a life as an ordinary human being. One is born, then acquires education, works, gets married, becomes a parent, then a grandparent, and finally, goes to the bier. Could this be the only order of life? What is the purpose of living a life like this? To people who want ...
Views: 276 - What must man do to experience the eternal supreme consciousness within us and to cultivate this wisdom? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal supreme consciousness within is the Self. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan , an enlightened being says, “There is a tremendous difference in the Self as described in words and the Self as experienced. One may forget the description written in words, but one would never forget that which ...
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