Religion has existed since centuries. And while it continues to thrive all over the world even today, in certain learned communities, it is seen as a legacy these days. Younger generations struggle to understand the somewhat outdated norms and rituals associated with religious practices, and are ... Views: 564
Akram Vignan, a spiritual science provides precise understanding of how karmas are bound and how they are shed:
The Soul is our real Self.
Although the Self is Soul, you claim that, “I am John. (the reader may insert his own name here).” Claiming yourself to be something that you are not, ... Views: 563
Worries, 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
In a garden, various types of people keep coming and going, at random. Some visit only once, while some come back repeatedly, some stay for a long time, while some make a fleeting appearance. Some enhance the beauty of the garden and bring in joy and happiness, whereas some bring with them ... Views: 562
The body and mind are closely connected with each other and therefore they need to work together to bring about full efficiency in anything we do. So here are a few ways how we can increase the working power of our mind and make it fresh and disease-free:
A healthy body gives strength, ... Views: 561
There are phases when thoughts just overflow our mind like how a tea overflows in a cup! Thoughts, thoughts and thoughts! The mind is overcrowded with all kinds of doubtful thoughts leading to panic attacks, chest pain, choking, increased heart beats etc.
Thoughts are something we cannot ... Views: 559
It 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
Yes it is.
The Enlightened One explains:
It is something which may not be verifiable through some physical proof or a laboratory test. However, with a logical and scientific understanding, this fact can certainly be established.
There are so many people who have recollected memories of ... Views: 557
Severe self-discipline is NOT essential to Self-realisation, when attained through Akram Vignan.
There 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 ... Views: 556
“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: 555
The 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: 554
“Speech is the echo of inner intent.”- Param Pujya Dadashri
Everyday conversation is essential to several aspects of life such as maintaining relationships (business and personal), building trust and credibility and creating a pleasurable experience for yourself and others. It comes as no ... Views: 552
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 deal ... Views: 552
Nirvana is the last death in this world. After achieving Nirvana, there is no rebirth. This state is considered as Moksha, wherein the Soul is free from the cycle of birth and death. Until the person does not achieve Nirvana, he continues to wander from one Gati (a life form) to ... Views: 552
We want to merge with God, we want to follow God, and we want to reach God. But how, that we do not know.
‘Ritual’ and ‘Spiritual’ are two different paths in our attempt to fulfill this want.
In ritual, one worships the God (via rituals) with the belief that “I am Rahul (you may insert your ... Views: 551
We 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: 551
Yes, 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: 551
Yes, death is predestined; in fact our entire life is predestined right up to our very final breath! However, it is important to understand this fact correctly so that we do fall prey by misunderstanding and misusing it.
Here are a few more facts related to death from the perspective of ... Views: 550
Virtue refers to a steadily cultivated moral habit by responding to given situation in a manner such that it results in cherishing a particular important value of life. It is one’s moral excellence, marked by a well-developed and established character, evidently carrying the quality that is ... Views: 550
Trimantra is the answer
The mantra reads as:
Namo Aayariyanam
Namo Uvazzayanam
Namo Loye Savva Saahunam
Eso Pancha Namukkaro, Saava Paavappanasano
Mangalanam cha Savvesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam
Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevay
Om Namo Shivay
Jai Satchitanand
By reciting the Trimantra ... Views: 549
Soul is the element of consciousness or the living force that resides in every living being!!
The Soul is an eternal element i.e. it was, it is and it will always be in existence.
But just like a person who is the son of his father, husband of his wife, and father of his son, is actually ... Views: 549
This 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: 549
Whether 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: 549
The fundamental difference between religion (dharma) and karma is that whilst dharma shows a way for people to live and conduct their lives with purpose, karma refers to the consequences of your actions resulting from the way people live that life.
Religion for many is when they worship a ... Views: 548
Many believe that a good sexual life leads to peace and happiness. But is this belief correct?
Do you know, in reality, sexual interaction is the primary reason for conflicts and unhappiness that couples have to endure in their married life? We get to understand this when Gnani, the ... Views: 546
In 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
It has been more than 3000 years now that Lord Krishna was born. What is the reason that even today, we celebrate His birthday with so much of enthusiasm and happiness, and worship Him with all the reverence and adoration in our heart?
It is because Lord Krishna has given to the world a very ... Views: 545
We often wonder, especially when we suffer, why things happen the way they do; and what can we do to avoid such situations in the future. Similarly, we ask ourselves the same questions in moments of extreme joy too, trying to figure out exactly what led us to such tremendous happiness, and how ... Views: 545
Thoughts are basic to human existence. There are many thoughts that come and go in our mind. But when negative thoughts come, they make us feel quite low. And then arises a desperate urge within to purge those thoughts out of our mind!
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the founder of Akram Science, ... Views: 545
Human being is a social animal who loves interacting with others and demands their care and support in order to live a happy and satisfied life. Friends are an integral part of our life. If one has no friends, life feels dull and colorless with nobody to approach, and at times the feeling of ... Views: 544
Desire is actually a begging on our part and a desire to accumulate more and more is greed.
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says,
“What’s the need to have a constant desire to earn and accumulate money? Do you have a desire to die? Death is inevitable and so is money that is ... Views: 544
Do you know, to understand God’s true nature we must understand who we truly are?
Yes, you’ve got it right – this indeed means that we ourselves are God! But hold it, we as in not the body or the name given to this body. That is all temporary. And God is eternal.
So, ‘who is God, where is He ... Views: 544
It is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, all the way from Porbandar, he refused to ask for help…
Sudama was a poor Brahmin, who had made a vow that he would never beg for anything. He would make do with whatever he would earn on his own ... Views: 544
Ofcourse yes! Everyone can and should recite this mantra.
Although the Namokar mantra is popularly known to be that of Jainism, the fact is that it is a totally impartial mantra. It is a mantra for everyone!
Anyone who recites it gets great benefits as through this mantra one bows to the ... Views: 543
Trust me, there can be no person in this world, whom nobody loves! It could be your way of looking at things that makes you think that nobody loves you. Come, let’s investigate...
Our thinking has a deep influence on our own self and on others too.
When we see the bad experiences in our life ... Views: 543
Everyone is in search of God. We all want to know about God.
Where is God? Who is God? Have you ever asked those questions? You may have heard of Him referred to as a higher power or the man up there who runs the world. Is He really the man up there who runs this world? Param Pujya Dadashri ... Views: 543
In 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: 541
Just 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: 540
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: 540
How do we control overthinking?
The nature of the mind is to think. It constantly thinks. But that does not mean we have to always agree only with what the mind is saying to us, especially when it is overthinking to the point that our thoughts become negative, harmful or excessive.
Here ... Views: 539
“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: 539
We often believe that ‘I will lead a happy life when I get money... or when I get fame... or when I get success...’
And with this understanding, we keep chasing fame, money, success, etc., in the illusion that it will bring us some kind of lasting fulfilment, some day...But has that ever ... Views: 539
Marriage is perhaps the most important and these days the most daunting change in many of our lives. Marriage changes our lives in many ways on multiple levels - from what we do to how we think and beyond. But it is becoming more and more difficult to sustain a good, healthy marriage in today’s ... Views: 538
The function of mind is to think.
But when you think about a situation or a problem as if it is everything in life, then worry takes hold. And when you develop anxiety for too many things at the same time, this gives rise to tension. For example, ‘What will happen if I fail in school? What ... Views: 537
Good that you not only want control over the outer anger but even the anger inside. And yes when you get rid of weakness like anger inside out you would be more than happy.
Once we realize and confront the problem, the solution is half reached. One cannot stop anger immediately. Firstly, one ... Views: 537
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: 535
After trying several techniques that many of us may have tried to keep the mind busy, hence keeping away from bad thoughts. Yet, if these negative thoughts continue to return, persist, and keep us engaged, what can we do to keep our mind focused so that we can remain unaffected when bad thoughts ... Views: 534
Materialistic possessions are something that most of us dream for, as they provide us comfort and happiness. We think they give us a better lifestyle and therefore we crave for such luxuries. And if we happen to meet people with luxuries, one often tends to look at them with great admiration. ... Views: 533
Soul is in fact an eternal element, present in our entire body, except for hair and grown nails. Soul is not a combination of chemicals and electric pulses in the brain.The most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’
We may know about so many things in this world, but ... Views: 533
When there is too much of attraction towards material things, one cannot be spiritual – it is but natural
Don’t think it has much to do with a particular generation as such; because in any generation, the percentage of people inclined towards spiritualism is always markedly far too low; the ... Views: 533