If 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 life with greater forbearance.
I ... Views: 152
When we write something bad on a paper, we erase it with an eraser. If we do something wrong in a computer, we undo it with 'ctrl+z'. Isn’t there any such option available to get rid of our bad or wrong karma in life? Wouldn't that be great if we have one! Let's read on to figure it ... Views: 309
Reincarnation is the process by which the spiritual essence of an individual i.e. the Soul passes from one body to another in a repeated cycle of birth and death.
The Soul is eternal. It never takes birth nor does it ever die. It always remains in its natural form as it is. However, when the ... Views: 145
Our physical body and Pure Soul are totally different and separate, like two different entities with different responsibilities. If we get a bruise, the body experiences the pain and the Pure Soul only ‘Sees and Knows’ it; it does not do anything else. The Soul just observes what the body ... Views: 154
It’s Indeed A Crime To Kill Any Living Being
Even using insecticides and repellants on bugs, insects, cockroaches, etc. is nothing less than a crime. Everything that one experiences in his present life is an echo of what all he did in his previous life. One would not have such echoes if he had ... Views: 148
Everything that you can see and experience through your five senses in this life is all a reflection of your past-life accumulated karma.
Eg. your parents, your grand-parents, the house you live in, your job, your degree, your qualification, everything reflects your past-life accumulated ... Views: 156
When we are not able to obtain the desired results or are unable to attain the desired outcomes in life; when we are hard-pressed from all sides, or we encounter repeated insults and failures; we begin to feel, “I’m not good at anything!” The pressure of circumstances from outside further ... Views: 167
Self-Realization means to realize really ‘who am I?’
Really, ‘I am a Pure Soul.’ But all along, I have believed that, ‘I am Claudet (you may insert your own name here)’ And from this wrong belief, various other wrong beliefs have emerged.
However, one day, as I happen to meet Gnani in ... Views: 153
Your question is very healthy for two reasons:
1.You are clear in your mind as to what kind of happiness you would want to have; and
2.You’ve shown the initiative to look for ways to regulate i.e. intentionally cause the neurotransmitters to flow, rather than wait for such events to happen ... Views: 142
When one’s intentions in life are wrong, one attains a lower life form, and when one’s intentions are noble or good, one attains a higher life form!
A person who:
1.Commits actions that cause unimaginable damage to others such as setting fire to people’s houses, or burning people alive, ... Views: 170
Outlined below are few most practical suggestions, which if introduced into your daily routine, will substantially bring about positive results. Try them out and experience the difference for yourself!
Increase Happiness
Try introducing the following points into your daily routine:
-Keep a ... Views: 195
That which is happening today is a result of karma!
Everything that we experience through our five senses, throughout our present life is actually a result of our own karma (causes) that we bound in past life. The karma bound in the previous life are in the form of a plan, as though designed ... Views: 167
Your question is very healthy for two reasons:
1.You are clear in your mind as to what kind of happiness you would want to have; and
2.You have shown the initiative to look for ways to regulate i.e. intentionally cause the neurotransmitters to flow, rather than wait for such events to happen ... Views: 175
The world is battling with a virus that is spreading rapidly, and because of which we are having to face various challenges in every facet of our life. In such a situation, one’s intellect could come up with a question like, 'Is this virus a punishment from God?' So, let’s explore and find out ... Views: 168
Karma Effects: The Worldly View V/s The Gnani’s View
The world believes that whatever has to be suffered has to be suffered here in this life itself. But there’s something more to it! It is worth understanding the whole science of karma because science is based on principles and it is ... Views: 165
To Help People Is A Very Nice Thought Indeed!
These days, instead of worrying about other people’s problems, generally one is busy worrying about earning more and more money, and fulfilling one’s own selfish interests. One does not realize that if he serves others, he is going to benefit for ... Views: 187
To get the right knowledge in any sphere of life, one always needs a good teacher or a Guru who is adequately equipped to impart that knowledge and thus take us from darkness to light in the subject.
A Guru-disciple relationship is one in which, after surrendering to the Guru, the disciple ... Views: 141
A person who pushes away his attractions (moha) through his ego can be called ‘Nirmohi’.
In Case Of Nirmohi, Generally The Ego Of “I Am Nirmohi” Remains
‘Nirmohi’ suggests he has reduced everything else, but the ego itself could be still present.
If someone insults him or swears at him, ... Views: 142
In this world, almost everyone, in their own means, is aspiring for something higher in life. We are encouraged to get good grades in academics, aim for the gold medal in sports or other competitions, and taught not to give up until we complete a given activity in the best possible way. However, ... Views: 124
Worshipping and believing in God is essential for the progression towards attaining moksha; otherwise one will be lost in the worldly life and thus one will be unable to find a path which can lead him towards moksha.
When we worship God with genuine love and devotion in our heart, the seeds ... Views: 164
Yes, God very much exists. But, ‘where and how’ is a million dollar question!
God is neither a majestic figure residing high up in the skies, nor is he an Almighty, in the sense that he can lift heavyweights or cure Corona virus for you and me. This is an absolute myth!
Really speaking, ... Views: 193
To leave the bad and come into good is called religion. And, when on a spiritual journey, we don’t go acquiring any good thing, nor do we go changing any bad thing; we directly go for knowing what is reality. And since you are just a young student yet, there cannot be a better age to start this ... Views: 145
Layers of Spiritual Development
Spiritual development of every human being is at a different level. This results in different standards coming into being; and for each standard there is a God and its relevant scriptures. These standards are that of the worldly relative religions. And everyone ... Views: 138
To identify the qualities that you need to change, every night, before going to sleep, introspect for at least 10 minutes and see the instances that happened during the day, where:
1. You caused hurt to someone through your thoughts, speech or actions. Even if you have only negative thought ... Views: 184
“Tolerance really means doubling the anger. Tolerance means to suppress continually. One will realize this when the spring of coil i.e. the suppressed anger rebounds one day.” – a quote of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan.
By suppressing emotions, the emotions don’t reduce; they sooner or later do ... Views: 275
Why do you identify yourself with the mind and body?
“Due to wrong belief”, says Pujya Deepakbhai, an enlightened being!
While explaining this aspect in a very simple and beautiful way, he further elaborates,
“It is by wrong belief that you feel oneness with Claudet (you may insert your ... Views: 152
To leave the bad and come into good is called religion. And, when on a spiritual journey, we don’t go acquiring any good thing, nor do we go changing any bad thing; we directly go for knowing what is reality. And since you are just a young student yet, there cannot be a better age to start this ... Views: 131
A quest for freedom from the bondages of suffering that has chained us for uncountable lifetimes is fundamental to all living beings. Nirvana means permanent freedom or liberation from all the bondages that bind us.
IS EXTERNAL SUBSTANCE NEEDED?
Let’s understand this with an ... Views: 144
In general terms, karma means a human action. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has explained that karma is not merely an action; in fact every karma happens in a 3 stage process.
Let’s see how:-
For example,
1.Today, I intend to donate some alms to the needy. This is called a karma seed. ... Views: 142
Let’s begin with an example. Suppose a person is suffering from cancer.
So, he will either:
Take it positively and harness good intentions, “This suffering has come due to my own karmas. I want to stay positive and live my life as peacefully as I can, without giving pain to anyone else.” ... Views: 145
Akram Vignan provides an in-depth scientific clarification to:
1.Is the world an illusion?
2.Atman, the real truth?
3.Is Time an illusion?
Let’s get some of its basic understanding here, today…
1) Our World - is it an illusion or the truth?
What if you have a bad toothache and ... Views: 134
Every Life Is Connected To Its Previous Life
The seeds of karma are sown in the past life, and they bear fruits in this life. So, whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. This is the reason why the past life karma has so much of ... Views: 143
Fear 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: 218
Is Corona also a Soul?
Few people say Corona virus is non-living, and others say it is living.
While some argue that how can something, which spreads so fast and infects other living beings so quickly, not be considered a living creature; some others feel they are non-living for various ... Views: 149
A celibate person’s body is indeed strong, healthy and good looking; and he would live longer too!
What Do You Want to Do Of the Long Life Is Of Prime Importance
What is the goal of this long life? All Enlightened beings say that the ultimate goal of human life is to attain Self-Realization ... Views: 161
Why not?...
You must have heard of Michael Jordan, the famous basketball champ. In 1978, the 15-year old Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School. But when the list was posted, Jordan's name wasn't there on it. Looking at his age, the coaches had, rightly ... Views: 142
Yes, you may not continue to do routine symbolic practices if they are not beneficial to you. However, being on the path of spirituality, you should not have any abhorrence towards these practices. Eg. If some other person is doing these practices, you should not have any negativity towards the ... Views: 152
Just as there are always more than one ways to reach from one location to another, there are many different spiritual paths that lead us to moksha or the final liberation. Sometimes, there are numerous overlaps in the doctrines of these paths, but often, there are glaring differences which ... Views: 212
The Soul is indeed divine! The Soul itself is God! And it resides right within us!
But in all these years, have we been able to find the divine?
No! That's tyranny.
It is because the divine Soul is invisible. It cannot be seen with physical eyes. It can only be experienced; and that too ... Views: 131
Making one happy when he is alive is far more important than anything else in this world. So, take good care of everyone around you. It is our duty to give people peace when they are alive and it is our duty to give them peace even after they have left us.
How Do We Give Peace After The ... Views: 151
The end goal of spirituality is to attain ultimate liberation. A balance of both spiritual and worldly interaction is the ideal and fastest way to liberation. These two are like the two wings of the bird. The most critical worldly interaction is that of money. And if this is tainted or impure, ... Views: 145
Over the last few months, life has changed for everyone worldwide, due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
There has been an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty as the lockdown has put a hold on everything, right from personal to social and to work life too. Given the level of ambiguity and ... Views: 162
Life was a routine all along, doing mundane jobs through the day, and going to sleep, only to wake up the next day and follow the same old schedule day after day. But as the lockdown put a stop onto the routine, it gave me time to take a pause and reflect on a few questions that I asked myself: ... Views: 147
There are all types of people in this world: some who inspire us and some who bring us down. One generally comes into contact with different kinds of people, which gives one an opportunity to recognize those who are good to be around with, and equally important, identify the negative ones so ... Views: 276
When all your wrong beliefs are fractured and you acquire the right belief that “I am a Pure Soul”, you know the real You. This is referred to as Samyaktva. This right belief, through which you can see the Soul, is called ‘Samyak Darshan’. You cannot see the Soul with your physical eyes or any ... Views: 163
Everyone feels a sense of happiness based on the set of beliefs one carries..
For instance, if I have a belief that branded clothes show status, I would feel happy shopping branded clothes and things. For the same, the other person may have belief that wearing new clothes is important; hence ... Views: 144
Our 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: 154
Parting is always painful!
But love demands that we hold the person we love very gently such that we allow things to flow.
Our Love for the Person Who We Love Far Exceeds Our Need for That Person
Agree?! When we love someone very dearly, we are always bothered about that person and not ... Views: 160
The law of karma is fairly simple, yet, it becomes difficult to digest. It governs every aspect of our lives, yet it eludes our understanding in difficult circumstances. How does karma work, and while karma plays its role, how are we supposed to respond to it, so that we get that desired peace ... Views: 168
Our 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: 160