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- Why do I accept it even if it is not my mistake? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSo often in life, we come across situations wherein we strongly feel, “Why must I accept all of this when it is not my mistake?” However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Self-Enlightened Spiritual Master, says, “No one, absolutely no one in this world, has the right to say anything to you if ...
Views: 274 - 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 ...
Views: 299 - How important it is to have a Master or a Guru in our life? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanA Guru is the One who gives us guidance in life; who gives the right direction to our life. Guru removes the ignorance and disorder from our life, and brings meaning and discipline into our life. Without a Guru, one cannot progress! Be it a Teacher in school or a Master in spirituality, if ...
Views: 186 - How to overcome depression permanently in a scientific way? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat are the causes of depression? How to overcome depression? Have you ever realized that depression starts from an inadvertent mistake of looking at a situation negatively? In such a situation, we perceive that everything is going against us and exactly this negative perspective or vision ...
Views: 200 - Which way do you choose to enlighten your Soul? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSuppose you have a candle that you want to light. So, you would obviously do a step-by-step exercise i.e. You would go to the market, buy a matchsticks box, come home, find a platform on which you can station the candle, switch off the fan, pull down the curtains so that the wind does not gush ...
Views: 156 - How to overcome Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen 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: 199 - I am miserable in my marriage but too scared to divorce should I just grin and bear it? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIf the situation really demands it i.e. one is indeed in an extremely miserable condition of some kind Eg. If a woman’s husband is alcoholic, he doesn't earn anything; on the contrary, he spends off all the money that she brings home, and over and above physically tortures her - in any such ...
Views: 199(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: 257 - How is severe discipline essential for Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere are two paths which lead to ultimate liberation. Kram is a traditional step-by-step path. This path requires one to renounce their worldly life and material possessions, and perform severe penances and follow strict rituals, with a purpose to conquer their inner weakness such as anger, ...
Views: 228 - Is there anything more important than our eternal salvation? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider very important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. For example - a loving family, a good house, stable income, lot of ...
Views: 201 - Why do some people feel good making fun of others? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt’s annoying to see people make fun of others, especially when we are one of the victims. And some people go on for hours, making a mockery of innocent beings. So don’t they see how this act of theirs is irritating others? Don’t they realize that it’s so demeaning, it affects one’s mind so ...
Views: 168 - What are funny strange reasons for fighting between husband and wife or a boyfriend and girlfriend? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCouples fight, and it is a known fact of life! If you are in a long term relationship with anyone, you two may have argued. While some arguments are important and even necessary, most of them are really funny. And some of the conflicts are so funny that you would think it would have been ...
Views: 245 - 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: 187 - what is the ideal mindset for overcoming addiction? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe kind of mindset that we possess is largely responsible in shaping our life, our temperament and our habits too. An open mindset leads to a positive approach to life and it helps us to come out of any given problem with ease, whereas a narrow mindset makes us stagnant and inactive, hovering ...
Views: 340 - How should improve my focus on studies? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur focus gets lost owing to our distractions such as getting heavily engrossed in use of electronic devices, continuously talking to people or focusing elsewhere like being engaged in listening to music, etc. In today’s world where technology is pervasive everywhere in your life and as it keeps ...
Views: 177 - 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: 234 - If the ultimate objective is salvation then why do people marry and live a worldly life? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. One of such examples is marriage and worldly relationships. Generally, ...
Views: 186 - Is it good to be a Self less Person? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt certainly is of great benefit to be a selfless person. There is nothing more worthy than having a goal to serve and live out our human life for the sole purpose of the welfare of others. When one puts the needs of others above their own, one experiences tremendous happiness from within and ...
Views: 194 - Wh are loyal people often betrayed and the cheaters enjoy a lavish life? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanKarma is for real, but what really is its science, we need to understand that first. So, let’s begin by assessing the statement, ‘why are loyal people often betrayed?’ on the basis of the science of karma; and find out whether the connection between ‘loyalty’ and ‘betrayal’ really ...
Views: 213 - How did the Universe start? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere Are Six Eternal Elements in This Universe Eternal means these elements cannot be created nor can they be destroyed; they are everlasting. Soul, which is our real Self, is one of the eternal elements, and it is present in every living being in this Universe. The Elements Revolve Around ...
Views: 227 - If I chant Navkars will it shed my bad karma? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIf 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: 212 - How does one get rid of bad or wrong karma? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen 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: 390 - Is reincarnation a fact? Do we all have past lives? What does a soul carry with itself to the next life? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanReincarnation 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: 186 - Can the soul overcome physical pain since it is not the soul who is getting affected? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur 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: 220 - If the soul of all creatures of the world are the same then why is killing an ant not considered a crime? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt’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: 194 - Universe is governed by the law of karma but how can one get a reflection of past life accumulated karmas? Is their any mechanism for the same? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEverything 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: 206 - I am depressed and am really good at hiding it but I am suffering silently. What should I do? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen 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: 218 - How do I attain Self Realization in a merrier life? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSelf-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: 201 - How can ever lasting happiness be created? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYour 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: 172 - In which way do we have to lead the life not to attain the Narkas? Are there any remedies if any mistakes are done unknowingly? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen 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: 231 - how do we design our life to increase happiness, lower the feeling of anxiousness, and have a handle on our anger and that too in a healthy fashion? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOutlined 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: 255 - Every human being is born with a good soul and clear conscience but its the force of circumstances which turn human to a criminal. How can we transfer a man in a descent one? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThat 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: 214 - How can one create real and ever lasting happiness? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYour 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: 217 - Is virus a punishment from God? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe 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: 209 - How is the law of karma valid when so many people from wealthy houses are unethical but to be born in those houses requires good karma? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2020 from Dada BhagwanKarma 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: 217 - How can i help people battling with loneliness and depression? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo 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: 238 - How do you know if your teacher or guru is genuine and is the right person to follow? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo 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: 176 - Do we become heartless and rigid if we become Nirmohi? Why is it like this? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanA 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: 185 - Is it wrong to aspire high in life if one also wants to pursue the path of spirituality? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn 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: 176 - Is it possible to attain moksha without worshipping or believing in God? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWorshipping 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: 223 - Everybody says God exists, why doesn’t God cure Coronavirus? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, 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: 255 - How should i start my spiritual journey as a student now? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo 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: 195 - Why do we need so many paths and philosophies? Isnt Krishna consciousness sufficient for all? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLayers 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: 191 - How should I identify the qualities that I need to change in order to reform my soul? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo 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: 228 - Do you think suppressing emotions helps to reduce the emotion that we are trying to suppress? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“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: 430 - What happens when you stop identifying yourself with your mind and body? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhy 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: 209 - How should I start my spiritual journey? Im a student now.. - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo 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: 166 - How do I attain the stage of Nirvana without any help of an external substance? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanA 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: 187 - Is it human actions which determine their destiny or is it already decided? - by Submitted on May 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn 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: 185 - Why do humans think suffering is a part of life? If you live consciously cant you not go past it? - by Submitted on May 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLet’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.” ...
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