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- 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: 594 - Best way to Overcome Breakup for a Girl - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanUndergoing a major breakup for a girl is like walking on fire! The pain, agony and loneliness that one feels is best understood by someone who has equally undergone the same feeling. Depending on how seriously you had taken the relationship, you feel that much miserable post breakup. Giving ...
Views: 594 - Is it morally permissible to believe in God? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOh yes! Believing in God is permissible anytime and in every way. And be it believing in God or worshipping Him, praying to God or realizing Him, or even becoming God ourselves, it always stands to our advantage only! When we believe in or pray to God, we develop humility, which is one of the ...
Views: 593 - Does destiny play a role in creating successful outcomes or does it ultimately come down to an individuals choices and actions? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanBoth! Individual choices and actions create destiny. And destiny, in turn, plays a role in creating outcomes. Based on the teachings of the Enlightened One, let’s understand what this science is… Whatever happens in this world is a result of Nature’s law – the law of cause and effect! We ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - What is Lust? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhether lust is something one is born with, or it is something that one develops at a later point, lust is after all lust; it is harmful anyways! Therefore, it is important for one who is born with lust to look for an effective way to come out of it; and one who is wanting to develop lust must ...
Views: 592 - 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: 592 - How do we Convince People that Happiness is a Self Creation? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHappiness is subjective, and it differs from person to person.Happiness is a feeling of contentment, pleasure or joy which is derived either from the people we love or from certain material items or favourable situations. This feeling of pleasure stems from the associated belief that links ...
Views: 590 - 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: 590 - Am i a Nagging Wife? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo one likes a spouse who nags constantly. When you nag you drive your spouse and family away from you. You create an atmosphere of dread at home. After a while you even forget that you are complaining, it just becomes the norm. After some time, you find yourself looking around your own home and ...
Views: 589 - How to get rid of Internet Addiction? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanComing out of the Internet addiction is like walking out of a jail and stepping in the real happening world around us. The real world is truly delightful and much more natural too! In this 21st century, no doubt Internet is one of the most important tools for our daily use. But it definitely ...
Views: 589 - The Power of Pratikraman - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanForgiveness - a word that we keep hearing so often in different situations. sometimes in relation to forgiving others and sometimes it is about seeking forgiveness for ourselves. Though giving and receiving forgiveness are seen as two different things; the results of both are the same. It makes ...
Views: 589 - How can i get the thought of committing suicide out of my mind? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe best thing is you want to get the thought of suicide out of your mind. And where there’s a will, there is always a way! So come, let’s ponder over how we make this possible... First of all, why do you tend to plan suicide? I’m sure there must be some disturbing reason for it. But do you ...
Views: 586 - Is karma natures revenge or causality? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know how does one get the fruit of karma (effect) in the next life? Its the seed that gives the fruit of karma. For instance, the victim himself has accumulated the cause karmas of receiving insults from his past life, by sowing the respective seeds of karma. Suppose we sowed the seeds ...
Views: 586 - 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: 585 - 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: 584 - How to Cure a Depressed Child? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDepression is of 2 types. 1.From birth: This is a result of past karma and it could remain for lifetime. For this, we need to consult doctors and take professional help to get the best possible relief. 2.A phase of depression: For some reason, the ego has got hurt and the child undergoes ...
Views: 584 - Inferiority Complex - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAt some point in our lives, we all have experienced some form of inferiority complex at school, work or home with friends or family. This emotion of feeling generally inadequate or on occasions supposed inferiority in some aspect can bring you down and depress you. All too often, this ...
Views: 584 - What is Self-realization? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhat does Self-realization and enlightenment mean? The real Self is full of infinite bliss and knowledge. To realize this Self is called Self-realization. The constant spiritual awareness of “I am the pure Soul” in itself is Self-realization. And the same means ...
Views: 584 - Why do we Worry about Uncertainty? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is generally observed in today’s world that more and more people prefer to remain in their comfort zone. Why do we do that? What are we worried about? Let’s explore this a bit… Very often, we do this because we do not like the uncertainty associated with the probable outcome of any event. ...
Views: 582 - 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: 581 - 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: 581 - 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 - 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: 579 - How Can a Person Stay Happy in Life Even When He Is Unable to Get Much Success? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAs per the latest studies, it has been found that ‘happiness leads to success!’ This means if you want to succeed, it is important that you stay happy. Easier said than done, eh?! Yes, success does generate great confidence and a strong sense of well-being within, which makes one feel happy ...
Views: 578 - 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: 578 - How can you stop worrying about the uncertainty of the future and build a positive mindset? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWorries lead to tension and “when it comes to tension, there is mental stress in every way. ‘What will happen if I don’t find a job? Along with that, my wife is sick, what will happen to her? My son is not attending school properly, what about that?’ All of this mental stress is referred to as ...
Views: 576 - 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: 575 - 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: 575 - What is Pure Love? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe love that this world talks about is worldly love, and that is why this world is so complex itself. This worldly love is infatuation and attraction. Where there are infatuation and attraction, there is desire. When desire does not get fulfilled, complaints and attacks arise from within. There ...
Views: 573 - What is the Connection between Selfless Service and Spirituality? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSelfless service (seva) and spirituality are closely integrated with each other. There are many interpretations of seva, but the true selfless service is above all as it carries immense benefits. For those who are on the path of spirituality and are inquisitive for their spiritual advancement, ...
Views: 573(1 vote) - Why is everyone becoming more spiritually conscious? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIf everyone is becoming more spiritually conscious, know that the world is all set to soon become a haven better than heaven!!Spiritual Consciousness Means To Be Aware Of The Real Self. All along, we have always believed ourselves to be the body or the name given to identify this body, and ...
Views: 573 - Does The Soul Take up Space? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are six eternal elements in the Universe... They are: 1.Soul, 2.Matter, 3.Space, 4.Time, 5.Motion, 6.Inertia. The universe is filled with nothing but these six eternal elements. The functions of the six elements... Illustrating the function of each of these elements in ...
Views: 572 - 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: 571 - Does Karma Really Catch You? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAccording to the science of karma, what counts the most is one’s inner intentions. Based on these intentions, good or bad karma get bound. And once, any karma is bound, it is bound to catch you. In next birth, one’s actions shall take place in line with the intentions made now, and accordingly, ...
Views: 571 - What is life living for our beloved ones happiness or living for my own happiness? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMany people in this world derive happiness by indulging in activities such as shopping, beauty parlour, etc. or by celebrating events such as their birthdays, marriages, anniversaries, etc. or from personal achievements such as job promotion, new home purchase, etc. When you give Happiness, ...
Views: 571 - Is Morality a Vanity? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCertainly not! But yes, out of ignorance, unknowingly, morality tends to become a thing of vanity. What really is Morality? Morality and sincerity are actually one of the best virtues in the world. When one becomes moral, the bad habits of a person disappear. Suppose there are bars of gold ...
Views: 570 - 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: 570 - 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: 570 - 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: 569 - How to be Happy in All Situations - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEvery living being is in constant pursuit of happiness as none of us likes suffering. There are so many things that have given us and which continue to give us immense happiness in life – the people we meet, money, work, relationships, weather, our own body, our health, our pleasures, our ...
Views: 569 - Do you know what attracts prosperity and drives away bad luck? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn today’s world, where Kaliyug prevails, majority of people are ready to go to any extent to earn money and become prosperous in life, even if it means adopting dishonest means to get there! One may: × exert undue pressure on his old father and grab away his hard-earned money, thinking it ...
Views: 568 - 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: 568 - What are some books for following brahmacharya? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBrahmacharya or celibacy is one of the most important parts of any spiritual journey. It may not necessarily be a pre-condition for beginning the journey, but after a point, it becomes inevitable. Like with the other spiritual traditions or practices, the practice of celibacy too yields ...
Views: 568 - What does Attachment Lead to? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDaily we come across a number of people in life – at home, at workplace, in school or college, etc. However, some of them become an important part of our life, so much so that they begin to seem to be the very purpose of our existence. This is mainly because we’ve got attached to them. But ...
Views: 568(1 vote) - THE TRUE DEFINITION OF KARMA - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat is karma? Karma, as a word, has been used very loosely. If you are reading this page, it’s likely that you are one amongst thousands who is truly seeking the right understanding of this misunderstood word – "Karma". You are possibly here to understand how our intentions, motives, desires ...
Views: 567 - What is the definition of God? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanGod means Power; God is the One who has the absolute power! There are uncountable books written on this subject, and many saints and even common people are on the path to know about the Real definition of this Supreme Power; known God! Some people are opinionated that God is the Supreme Power ...
Views: 567 - Who administers the Law of Karma? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 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: 567 - Why do husbands and wives always fight? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 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 which ...
Views: 567 - Do human Souls reincarnate as animals? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, human beings do reincarnate as animals. Let’s understand how, from the teachings of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan... Firstly, as stated in Darwin's theory, life develops to the point of a human form. The theory of evolution has validity to the extent that a single-sensed organism gradually ...
Views: 566 - How to move on from a very bad break up even if one loves the other person still? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAttain Self-Realization As Soon As You Can The first thing you need to do is attain Self-Realization!! For details, you may check out https://www.dadabhagwan.org Let’s assume there is pitch darkness in your house, such that you cannot see anything ahead of you. What happens to you then? ...
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