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- How do we decrease violence in society? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTo answer this question, we must speculate what is the cause of the violence. Many people have been putting in tireless hours in trying to alleviate violence, but we are treating the symptoms and not the problem hence violence keeps reoccurring and becoming more extreme. What happens when we ...
Views: 614 - Helping others- A Way of Life - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTo live a life, we all need money, which can help us gather goods to fulfill our basic necessities. So we set out in search of some job or service to earn some money for ourselves and our family; and we make a living from whatever money we get. This is a very basic, standard and an ordinary fact ...
Views: 428 - Who discovered Love? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanBefore we discuss what the origin of love is and who discovered it, let us try and gather what is called the real and meaningful love. Love is not a tangible product, and hence is not visible. Yet everyone understands love, for love is what one feels within. When we love someone, we just ...
Views: 607 - Adjust Everywhere - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLife is constantly changing and we too, to keep pace with it change ourselves. We will be adjusting ourselves with surroundings. For example, if winter is approaching, woolen wear will be adapted by us very conveniently. Rain coats and umbrellas will be a part of our clothing during monsoon. ...
Views: 632 - How to get rid of depression in a relationship - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDepression can materialise at any time for anyone. All one needs to know is how to remove this depression when it shows its early symptoms, so that it does not do any harm to us and our relationship. Fundamentally, the solution lies inside us. But if you are unable to find out how to get rid ...
Views: 488 - How difficult or rare is it to get Human life - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSo often we have heard our elders and Gurus say, “Human life is very rare and precious; one must not waste this precious human life this way...” So what exactly is the purport of this statement?... - What makes human birth so rare and difficult to get? - When are we said to be wasting this ...
Views: 691 - What is Purity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan“I heard in a spiritual discourse that purity means to ‘Speak the truth, not to steal, be kind and not to do anything wrong.’ I tried practicing all of that because I want to become pure. However, I could not. I realized that I may not tell big lies, but I tell many little ones. So what should I ...
Views: 614 - What is Spirituality and Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn Sanskrit, Spirituality means Adhyatma. The word ‘adhyatma’ is derived from two words – adhi meaning ‘pertaining to’ and Atma meaning the ‘Soul’. Therefore Spirituality means ‘pertaining to the Soul’. Spirituality is the process of leading the total energy of the body to the Soul. It ...
Views: 711 - Overcoming the fear of death - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that death is inevitable; whether we like it or not, we all have to die one day. Yet many people in this world have fear of death, for death is a mystery, a mystery of ‘What happens to me next?’... When one learns about the facts related to death, his fears get eased. The ...
Views: 615 - What is the Divine Truth - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat is truth? The highest worldly truth is one where no living being is hurt by us through the medium of our mind, speech or actions. This is the greatest of all principles. It is not the real truth though, but is definitely the ultimate 'worldly truth'! Hence, we must decide in our mind ...
Views: 870 - Effective measures to control anxiety and negative thoughts - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEvery person will have experienced anxiety and destructive thinking, at some point of time in their life. Once worries and adverse thoughts crop up in our mind, we see everything in that light. As the ill emotions arise within us, we experience a varying degree of negative thoughts, and as a ...
Views: 730 - What Should Be the Limits of Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFrom the moment we wake up in the morning, numerous thoughts begin to race in our mind. We cannot prevent any thought, even if we may wish to. It is fine when thoughts are normal like ‘Let me clean my room’ or ‘I will do this today and that tomorrow’. These type of thoughts do not affect us ...
Views: 594 - How can we unveil the powers of our subconscious mind - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanUnveil the powers of subconscious mind by knowing the Soul... Lord Mahavir has said, ‘He who has conquered his mind, has conquered the world and if the mind has not come under control; then one has come under the control of the mind.’ In order to unveil the powers of our subconscious mind ...
Views: 603 - Helping others the most worthwhile way to find meaning in life" - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHave you ever closely observed how a tree grows? Initially, it is only a seed; which after taking sunshine and water, grows into a sapling; and as it slowly spreads its roots when nurtured with manure, it stands up as a tender plant blooming with flowers; and finally develops into a tree ...
Views: 650 - How to Stop Worrying - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWorries, worries, worries! The day starts with worries and ends with worries. We all desire to live a peaceful life, free from all worries. Yet we worry. Why? Param Pujya Dadashri beautifully explains to us ‘What is called worry?’, ‘When and why do we worry?’, ‘What are the dire consequences ...
Views: 563 - How would you change the world - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanBefore we discuss ‘How would we change the world?’ let’s dwell on the objective behind changing the world. Why would one want to change the world? •To make it a better place to live in, •To live a happy and peaceful life, •To have strong and healthy relationships, •To get things flow in ...
Views: 580 - 10 Tips to help you Improve your Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan1.Adjust and thus avoid conflict with your spouse. Conduct your interactions in a manner that your love remains intact. When you bump into a wall due to darkness, do you set out to find whose fault it was or do you try to look for the door, so that you can find your way out? 2.Help each other ...
Views: 789 - Trapped into a bad influence? Here's how to get released! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe get significantly influenced by the company we keep. Especially during the young growing period of our life, we get easily influenced by our surroundings. It’s not only the friends that influence us but also peers, books, social surrounding or the things we spend most of our time with. So it ...
Views: 417 - 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: 815 - I worry about my family, how can I change that - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is a noble thought to keep others happy and to keep our family happy, is considered as one of our duties also. In order to bring happiness, we do only do not understand that we have entangled ourselves in worries. We all do not want to have worries but at the same time we will be ...
Views: 557 - Is it worth entering a Race Course? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIs it worth entering the ‘Racecourse’? From the moment we begin to comprehend the world irrespective of where we are born or live, we consciously or subconsciously compete. We experience competition in every aspect of our lives – at work, school, college and even in our homes. We ...
Views: 432 - Secret to Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe secret to positive thinking lies with you as you have the power to change the way you think. You can overpower the adverse thoughts which bring you self- doubt and misery. This can be accomplished through: •Your firm determination, •sincerity to yourself and •reversal of the ...
Views: 856 - 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: 437 - After Self-Realization, Does Life Turn Towards Positive? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being has said, “The whole world has constantly wandered around in ‘negativity’. This ‘Akram’ [science] is a fine ‘positive’ path”. Through the Akram science of the Self, one comes to realize his Real form as opposed to the wrong belief of ‘I am the ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - Improving your self control and developing good habits - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSelf-control is not something that you need to exercise in every little aspect of your life, for this will only irritate your mind. Having said that, a life lived in normality will always lead to peace of mind, happiness in heart and harmony in society. It is certainly advisable to strictly ...
Views: 680 - How do I control my anger and stop arguing with my wife? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTo solve any problem, if we were to stop the cause of the problem, we’ll get rid of the problem. Likewise, for anger too, if we understand the cause of anger i.e. why do we get angry, we will be able to get rid of our anger. So what are the common reasons that cause anger? 1.Things do not ...
Views: 628 - Science Behind Rebirth - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMany people do not believe in rebirth. However, they do use words like lucky-unlucky OR good luck-bad luck. Now, these words directly suggest rebirth, don’t they?... for on what basis would one person become lucky and another unlucky otherwise? If there is nothing like rebirth and if it is ...
Views: 683 - How long can happiness last - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe term “happiness” means different to different people. It is a very broad although a relative term. “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”-Franklin Roosevelt “Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness”- John C. ...
Views: 743 - What-is Spirituality-and-Self-Realization - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn Sanskrit, Spirituality means Adhyatma. The word ‘adhyatma’ is derived from two words – adhi meaning ‘pertaining to’ and Atma meaning the ‘Soul’. Therefore Spirituality means ‘pertaining to the Soul’. Spirituality is the process of leading the total energy of the body to the Soul. It ...
Views: 546 - Heartily - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn our life, we might have come across some heartily aunt, uncle or grandparents. We always find them happily talking to everyone. They seemed to be loved by everyone and their love seems to be unconditional and equal for all. The worldly dealing of such a good-hearted person are ideal ...
Views: 715 - Grief - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHave you experienced loss of dear ones in your life? Do you feel devastated, lost and helpless? Why do we feel shattered and heartbroken? Let us understand the spiritual science behind “Grief” and ways to come out of it. Loss of someone who was an integral part of our life be it spouse, ...
Views: 1048 - Purity - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFor one to become pure in this world, one must first attain the knowledge of the Soul. The Soul, by nature, is absolutely and completely pure, and our real true identity is nothing but ‘Soul’. Yes, we are really a Pure Soul, indeed! However, the Soul remains in a dormant stage until the ...
Views: 848 - How do i change my attitude of domination - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe come across various kinds of people in life, whose nature and their inherent qualities, whose level of understanding and their perception of things, whose abilities and their capabilities, may sharply differ from that of ours. And when in our interaction, we get to believe that we are better ...
Views: 681 - Results of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEveryone faces difficulties in life such as loss of job, loss of family member, ill-health, financial crisis etc.; we too would have faced many. But we may not have faced them with a positive thinking, as we usually get trapped into negative thoughts, the moment we come across any difficult ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - What is attitude? Why is it so important? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAttitude is that little thing within that goes on to make a big difference both inside and outside. It determines how we experience every aspect of our life. Our attitude is very important when we have nothing and equally important when we have everything. Attitude defines us in the world. ...
Views: 712 - Negative to Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOur life feels so fulfilling when our mindset is positive, whereas negative thoughts and feelings drag us into suffering. So if our mindset is already negative, we should look at changing it into positive, at the earliest. What can we do to bring about this change? Let’s see… 1.Fight ...
Views: 957 - Why is good education important? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAs a child, one is sent to the best school available, in order to get education. There, he learns to read and write, he learns maths and science, etc. He appears for exams, passes grade after grade; and one day, he receives an education degree in his hand. What does one really gain out of all ...
Views: 468 - What is Sincerity? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that any act or deed which is backed by earnest feelings of sincerity is bound to be a success. Your sincerity is the greatest earning, your best asset in life. Param Pujya Dadashri defines the word “Sincerity” as to remain sincere to one’s own self, to remain sincere to the ...
Views: 618 - Peer Pressure and its effects - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHave you ever felt like someone is directly or indirectly trying to get you to do something you really don’t want to do? Has being in such situation often made you feel uncomfortable and confused? Yes? This is what is called peer pressure. Peers are people in our surrounding with whom we ...
Views: 1192 - Materialism - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMaterialism has entangled us so much that we don’t even realize that we have become slave of so many not-so-essential things. To take an example, just imagine how disturbed we get if we lose access to our mobile or internet or car for just a while. One of the reasons for this is that we are ...
Views: 641 - Humanity - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat is humanity? Humanity refers to the qualities that make us humane; qualities such as kindness, generosity, compassion, love, etc. that reside within and define a human being. In every person, there lies an instinct to help others, to be gentle and considerate towards feelings of ...
Views: 743 - Positive Thinking – The Key to Absolute Bliss - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are many situations in life like ill-health, loss of job, lack of money, relationship issues, bringing up children, lack of appreciation or motivation at the office or home, harsh weather, car breakdown, heavy traffic and many more. How do we deal with such situations in our daily life? ...
Views: 669 - The Key of Daily Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 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: 579 - How can I stop worrying and over-thinking about everything? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDo you think you are trapped into a habit pattern to worry and over think about everything? If so, by now, you may have already tried out various techniques, and made your best efforts to release yourself from this habit. And at times, you may have experienced some relief too during the ...
Views: 764 - How to deal with tough terrains of Life? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLife is all about ups and downs, its very nature is like that. ‘Where there has been puran (input) there is bound to be galan (output)’ -this is the universal principle that is found in everything that increases and decreases; be it our wealth, our health, our body, our mind or any other aspect ...
Views: 719 - Energy: Constructive or Destructive - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe usually hear people saying I am exhausted, I have no energy left, My mind is blocked, I am not able to find any solution to my problems, I feel passive, etc. So, what exactly is energy and why do people feel this way? Energy can be either physical or mental. Energy is a kind of strength we ...
Views: 501 - How to raise a child with discipline and good manners? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is a dream and the duty too of every parent to give their child the best possible start in life such that going ahead, he upholds good values and manners in life, maintains respect for all living beings and is able to deal with and manage his problems with confidence. ...
Views: 723 - Health benefits of Yoga - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanPeople these days have become a lot more aware about incorporating yoga in the daily routine. Reason being, there are numerous physical, mental and spiritual benefits we gain from yoga. Yoga is a spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which includes breath control, simple meditation, ...
Views: 685 - How can i avoid negativity - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNegative thoughts take away all the good and happiness that we experience in our daily life. The negative things that the intellect shows is actually of no use to us. Highlighted below are few of the ways to combat the negativity that may arise in you: 1.Drive out the Negative ...
Views: 665 - How to accept Change - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe continuously undergo change in life. Changes begin to happen right from our childhood and they will continue until the end of life. Sometimes these changes are life thrilling eg. getting something that we always aspired but had never hoped we would ever get it, while at times these changes ...
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