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- What is the concept of Dharma? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDharma i.e religion is when an element or any thing reverts to its original nature or state. –Param Pujya DadaBhagwan In worldly interactions, we say, “I am Chandubhai (the reader may insert his own name here), isn’t it? However, Chandubhai is only our worldly or relative self, whereas our ...
Views: 343 - 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: 343 - Where Can We Find God? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanPeople are in search for God because, they do not know really who is God and where exactly His real abode is. Some believe God exists in heaven while some believe He resides in temples or churches. And for many, He lives in their heart too. But to reach God, first of all we ought to ...
Views: 343 - How can I Learn to Overcome Negative Emotions to Finish Important Tasks? - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn our day-to-day life, we complete the tasks we enjoy the most, neglecting the ones we do not enjoy which are actually important. It is a pattern of behaviour familiar to all of us and this is something that we have done many times. Putting off dealing with important tasks can be very ...
Views: 339 - How Positive Thinking Works - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe following story illustrates how this power works: Reema was abroad on holiday when diagnosed with a large cyst on top of her spleen, and was told that she would need to undergo an operation for removal of the spleen as well as the cyst otherwise complication could arise. She was never the ...
Views: 339 - Do you think you can be in love with the same person or soul throughout many different lifetimes i.e through reincarnation? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanYes, you can be in love with the same person or Soul throughout many different lifetimes. But it is important to understand the complete science behind it. You could meet the same person, may or may not be in the same relationship though, provided both continue to have an intense love for ...
Views: 337 - Guidance on how to Guide your Child in every aspect of Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanJust imagine! The world is in utter distress today, and if your child can grow up to help bring some relief and peace in this world, what an incredible achievement that would be. In order to achieve that, the first priority of the day is their studies. Education not only helps them sort out ...
Views: 337 - What is on the other side of life? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe question of what happens to us after we pass away is perhaps the most wondered about and can never be answered. Fundamentally, it is about belief. Whilst we know for sure that after life there is death - however there are very different beliefs as to what happens to you once you leave this ...
Views: 337 - 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: 337 - How can one be happy without depending on anyone? Is it possible? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all living beings are dependent on each other, not only for meeting our basic needs of survival, but also for our physical, mental and emotional well-being. We are happy when we have good worldly comforts and healthy relationships with our near and dear ones; but feel unhappy when there is ...
Views: 335 - How long can a Pure Soul remain Pure?" - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanPure Soul has, is and shall always remain ‘Pure’ in all circumstances.The Soul is always pure, totally pure. Soul is the real Self of everyone. Whether it be a baby or an adult or a Senior Citizen, whether it be an animal or a tree or a human being, the Soul, which is the real Self of everyone, ...
Views: 335 - How to Trust our own Intuition and Guidance on our Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIntuition is the direct light of the Soul. When we have a problem or seem to be confused regarding some matter, while we are sitting silently and are in steadiness, all of a sudden we get a flash suggesting the path ahead. This is called intuition. On our spiritual journey, depending on ...
Views: 334 - Want a Happy Marriage? Then try this - by Submitted on May 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanPatience, honesty, care and trust are the major ingredients for a perfect happy marriage. People get married so that they can live life full of love, peace and happiness. But does it happen all the time? Everyone has different points of view, thinking processes, opinions and to live a happy ...
Views: 333 - Are people good by nature and is it the circumstances that make them evil ? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is commonly believed that the fault lies with the circumstances; people by themselves are good in nature, but it is the circumstances that they were put in which made them evil. But just think about it… If that was truly the case, it would mean we are mere puppets in the hand of ...
Views: 332 - How can we achieve Krishna Consciousness with Living in this Materialistic World? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLord Krishna had sixteen thousand queens and He lived a royal and luxurious worldly life. Yet, He is worshipped as God. Why do people around the world worship Him so devoutly? God (i.e. the Pure Soul) had manifested in Krishna!!! Revealing His state, Lord Krishna has said, “Where the world ...
Views: 331 - What is the Best Way to Learn Wisdom? - by Submitted on May 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFrom understanding arises experience, and through experience comes wisdom! But where does understanding come from?... Pujya Deepakbhai, the Living Gnani, says, “First and foremost, we should have a correct understanding of what I want. This understanding comes from the gist of the ...
Views: 330 - 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: 329 - What is the Main Reason of Depression among Students - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe world is in utter distress today, and if the young generation grows up to bring good relief and peace in this world, what an incredible achievement that would be, isn’t it?! But while we are hoping the young generation to reach out to the world to make it a better place to live in, the ...
Views: 329 - Can an enlightened person remove the sufferings of other people? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOne of the many things that connects us to our fellow beings or for that matter all living beings, is the common experience of pain. We all experience pain in some way or the other, at one time or another. We may try our best, but we can never shield ourselves or our loved ones completely from ...
Views: 328 - Karma is the fruit of our actions only or is it also the fruit of our thoughts? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIf one is stealing in job, he will get punishment by karmic effect. When somebody is giving some donation, he will get better effect. We get the results of physical karmas (our actions), favorable or unfavorable, in this life itself. And the karmic result of our intention at the time of ...
Views: 327 - What should be the aim in life other than our ambition? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanApart from achieving our personal ambitions in life, we should strive to keep the aim of ‘not to hurt or cause pain to any living being’ too. This is one of the highest principles of human life. I personally believe that I would give others what I would like to receive. I would not like to be ...
Views: 327 - The Purpose and Benefits of Meditation and Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAny focused mental activity is mano-yoga (meditation). But it has no benefit if it is done without a goal (dhyey) in mind. When you go to a train station do you not have to give the ticket master your destination for your ticket? Do you not have to give him the name of the station you want to ...
Views: 326 - What is on the Other Side of Life? - by Submitted on May 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe question of what happens to us after we pass away is perhaps the most wondered about and can never be answered. Fundamentally, it is about belief. Whilst we know for sure that after life there is death - however there are very different beliefs as to what happens to you once you leave this ...
Views: 326 - How do you improve your self control and develop good habits - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanA life lived in normality will always lead to peace of mind, happiness in heart and harmony in society. Self-control is not something that you need to exercise in every little aspect of your life, for this will only irritate your mind. It is certainly advisable to strictly maintain ...
Views: 324 - Iam a teenager who wants to be a celibate person throughout my life for spiritual reasons, should I completely disregard marriage? - by Submitted on May 01, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“Those who desire the pleasures of worldly life and have a desire of material things, they should get married; and those who do not like worldly pleasures and are seeking eternal happiness, should not get married” – Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan If you are decided to follow celibacy for spiritual ...
Views: 324 - Does a little Failure in Mental Celibacy Completely Break my Brahmacharya - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTo fully experience the bliss of the Self, brahmacharya is important. But brahmacharya should be one that is attained with understanding, and not by any kind of force or compulsion. A little failure in mental celibacy cannot break your brahmacharya, provided you are keen, firm and sincere in ...
Views: 323 - What is the biggest Obstacle in Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe biggest obstacle in Self-realisation is one’s own pride.There is a positive and negative side of pride. Positive pride does not hurt others, but the negative pride could have a great adverse impact on us, in our life and in our relationships. Pride is an emotion which makes one ...
Views: 323 - Are We Really Someone’s Creation? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMany of us have been grown up with the belief that we all are God Almighty’s creation. Since we are a child, we are taught that God is the creator of everything in this Universe, including our very own self. But is this really true? If we are God’s creation, then who created God? If God ...
Views: 322 - As per Jainism does the soul have to escape Krambaddh pre-destined events and attain salvation moksha? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNo! First and foremost, one can never escape the Krambaddh pre-destined events because every event happening in our current life that can be experienced through the five senses is the result of our past karmas. The law of karma is such that: Whatever seeds of karma we’ve sown in our past ...
Views: 321 - How can you tackle your anger with your parents at the age of late teens? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDuring your late teens, your body is undergoing significant physical and mental changes and you will find yourself very emotional. For some teenagers, this manifests in different ways – for example becoming miserable or withdrawn but others may experience uncontrollable anger. One of the ...
Views: 321 - 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: 321 - 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: 321 - Does anyone administer the law of Karma or is it self administered? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo one administers the law of Karma. It is natural. Everything that occurs is a result of natural consequences and there is no higher body controlling the world. Everything that we see, experience and endure is a result of our own self-administered karmas. Every single action of ours, ...
Views: 320 - How can I stop comparing myself to others including my friends to live a happier and healthier life? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Dada BhagwanQuestioner's Background: I think they're all cool, funny, successful, confident and I’m not. I love what I'm doing, and I believe in my goals, but I think I can't make myself and my goals seem interesting to people. Sometimes I get sad when people praise others. It's like I want all the ...
Views: 320 - How do I succeed in spiritual Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe ultimate objective of leading a spiritual life is Moksha. Moksha means freedom. There are two stages of moksha: 1.First denotes the freedom from ignorance of the Self. Ignorance of the Self is the biggest bondage as it creates illusion and keeps us in the illusory state all the time. ...
Views: 320 - What are the Auspicious things I should do Everyday to reduce the effect of paap karma? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIf you are seeking to reduce the effects of paap or inauspicious karmas in your current life, then try out the following effective methods prescribed by Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (Gnani), the founder of Spiritual Science movement known as Akram Vignan. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan is the Enlightened ...
Views: 320 - Why to Believe in God? - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWould you not like to know the deeper science behind how everything in this world actually works? Not only evil or good, but anything that happens in this world, on what basis does it happen? Who is guilty? What is God’s role in all of this? Where is God? What is his real function? Yes?! So ...
Views: 320 - Can a Person be Spiritual only by Reading Spiritual Books? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe kind of books we read essentially depends upon what we want to extract from our life. And ‘spiritual books’ is one of the important sources that help us evolve as a human being in the spiritual realm! They are one of the best ways to gain spiritual knowledge, real wisdom and right ...
Views: 319 - Our Ultimate Goal on Earth - by Submitted on May 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn this fast paced lifestyle, we all want instant benefits. We can neither wait, nor can we settle for anything less. In whatever we are asked to do, we want to first know “How’d I benefit in it?” One more characteristic of today’s lifestyle is that we want to remain updated with the latest ...
Views: 319 - The Definition of Love - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat do you seek when you think of pure and unconditional love? Does one truely mean ‘love’ in saying ‘I love you’? The truth is that we accept what we think is ‘love’ in multiple ways. No one, except the Gnani Purush understands and applies the absolute definition for the word ‘love’? ...
Views: 319 - 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: 318 - If by doing good karma we get good results, then how can one come out of this karmic bondage to progress spiritually? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGrowing up, we have all been taught the importance of doing good! The reasons for believing in it, at times, may be different though. Some believe that doing good will earn us some merit points that can be carried forward into the next life while few others may believe that ‘my good deeds ...
Views: 318 - Results of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAll of us would have surely faced difficult situations in life such as loss of job, loss of family member, ill-health, financial problems etc. But not all would have faced them looking at the positive side of it because one usually gets trapped by negative thoughts when one comes across ...
Views: 318 - How to Accept Criticism? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAll of us like happiness, don’t we? When someone appreciates us, we feel very good and motivated. But as we know life is not always a bed of roses. We should always learn how to deal with difficult situations that may come at any time. One of it certainly is that “how to accept criticism?” ...
Views: 317 - Is it Worth Giving another Chance in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWithin you, there are infinite energies to resolve any kind of conflicts, no matter how severe they may be!! So, today, as we try to find the answer to your question, we shall learn how to invoke these energies, by taking the help of the Enlightened view of Gnani; for that is indeed the ideal ...
Views: 317 - 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: 317 - Is there any inherent meaning in Life or are we Just a Part of Nature that grows and Dies? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThis question is pertaining to the significance of our existence in general. When one confronts a feeling of nothingness in life, one often wonders... What is life all about? Is there any meaning in life? Who are we? Why are we here? What are we living for? What is the actual purpose of our ...
Views: 316 - Should We Believe in Karma or Destiny? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat is destiny? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says: You cannot baselessly say, "It is destined." Nor can you baselessly say, "It is not destined." Saying so is a liability, it would be a fault! The outcome is in between 'it is destined’ and ‘it is not destined'. If the pocket gets picked even ...
Views: 316(1 vote) - Goal of Life - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanA goal to live this life on Earth doing whatever makes us happy is the right goal to have, for happiness is the primary and ultimate goal of every living being on Earth. However, when you make a goal, you should perfectly know what you are striving for and should carefully check whether the ...
Views: 315 - How after death does the soul stay for 14 days according to Hindu Grantha then return to heaven? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Real Truth behind the Belief that has been in Existence since Years now It is the Brahmins i.e. the Hindu priests who devised these thirteen days and the rest house. Param Pujya Dadashri explains, “What do the dead have to do with it? The Brahmins call it a rest house. They say that the ...
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