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- Do you believe you can overcome addiction by sheer willpower ? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanYes, you can overcome any addiction with sheer will power. Addiction is a result of our own internal wrong beliefs. eg. “Smoking/Alcohol/Drugs are good for me.” And Gnani Purush Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has shown us an easy and scientific way to overcome any kind of addiction or weaknesses; ...
Views: 313 - 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: 313 - Is there any way to realize who am I? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOur identity forms the basis on which we live and thrive in worldly life. We often identify ourselves with what we think we are or with what others think that we are. We identify ourselves with the society and community that we live in, with our career, with family, parental background, our ...
Views: 313 - What is the reason of quarrels between husband and wife? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 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 ...
Views: 313 - What is true and selfless friendship in the best sense? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt 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: 312 - Who discovered Love? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanBefore we discuss what the origin of love is and who discovered it, let us try and gather what is called the real and meaningful love. Love is not a tangible product, and hence is not visible. Yet everyone understands love, for love is what one feels within. When we love someone, we just ...
Views: 311 - What is the Mystery behind Attachment and Abhorrence? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAlmost everyone in this world is attached to something or the other – to a particular person or thing, to family, friends, pets, work, a typical lifestyle, some viewpoint, thoughts, etc. This attachment often seems to act as the driving force in life. One fights all odds and even achieves ...
Views: 310 - Are we really someone’s creation? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 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: 310 - Searching for God - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone 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: 310 - Should One Blindly follow the Advises of a Spiritual Guru? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGuru means one who sheds light on our path. When we get stuck or are lost in any situation, it is the Guru who guides us in the right direction. Neither worldly knowledge nor spiritual knowledge can be attained without a Living Guru, who can show us our mistakes, guide us how to come out of ...
Views: 310 - What Aspects of Life Block you from Living Spiritually? - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLiving spiritually means to try and live more and more in the awareness of the Soul, as opposed to material or physical things. What aspects of life block us from living spiritually? 1.Our wrong belief that ‘I am John (the reader may insert his own name here)” In reality, our Self is the ...
Views: 310 - Should I die if I have no Friends and a low Self worth? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHuman 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: 308 - What is the spiritual root of jealousy? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNarrow Mindedness is the Root of Jealousy! Any negative thought arising in us towards anyone is usually due to our narrow mindedness. We not only think negative, but very often we spread this negativity to others too! For example, one young girl says to her friends, “Priya gave her ...
Views: 308 - Who is a True Spiritual Master - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanA Spiritual Master (Gnani Purush) is different from a Guru. He is the one who helps people towards attaining the ultimate goal of human life– the attainment of liberation and hence freedom from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth. One such Spiritual Master Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the ...
Views: 308 - What Do You Mean by Virtue? How Is It Important to Lead a Happy and Righteous Life? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanVirtue 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: 307 - Why can't we control our anger? Why do we tend to lose self-control and become violent sometimes? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAnger is a weakness; yet people generally think it to be one’s strength. As compared to a person who gets angry, a person who does not get angry possesses an incredible silent aura of serenity and purity! When one is seen silently tolerating on the outside but is fuming inside, it is called ...
Views: 307 - Can One Fully Capture the Concept of True Self? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe essence of all scriptures, the spiritual discipline and the practice of spirituality is just one i.e. secure the knowledge of your true Self. The awareness of the Self is the final goal of spiritual seeking! However, not being able to comprehend the subtlest and the most profound element ...
Views: 306 - Science of Karma - by Submitted on May 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are so many unimaginable things that happen in our life, and how many unexpected news we hear in life. For instance plane crashes, bombing, fire, earthquake, tsunami, etc. A person exists at one moment, and is no more in the next! Many meet death in accidents, while many die of hunger. ...
Views: 305 - Can love exist without attachment and expectations? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, it can. Such love is called Pure Love. Let’s see how... In love, one always expects something, material or emotional, from the other person. At the least, we hope that our loved ones will love us in the same manner as we love them. And if they don’t, we get upset, tensed and/or ...
Views: 303 - How do you Define a Spiritual Experience? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual experience means experience of the Soul. It is an experience through which one realizes that ‘I am a Pure Soul indeed!’ The Soul is the real Self, our very own Self! However, unaware of this fact, we have always lived in ignorance, believing that ‘I am John (the reader may insert his ...
Views: 303 - What Do You Want to Do With Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEveryone has a wish to make the best of his life! You too have a similar aim, don’t you? So are you decided, what do you want to do with your life? Not yet?! Then, come let us try together and figure it out, today... Step 1: Identify what you want to be best at? This will tell you what ...
Views: 303 - What is the Essence of Human Life? - by Submitted on Aug 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: 303 - Energy: Constructive or Destructive - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe usually hear people saying I am exhausted, I have no energy left, My mind is blocked, I am not able to find any solution to my problems, I feel passive, etc. So, what exactly is energy and why do people feel this way? Energy can be either physical or mental. Energy is a kind of strength we ...
Views: 302 - Can an enlightened person survive in today's world living an ordinary life? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAn enlightened person is the One who has attained Self-Realization. The very experience of the Self allows one to stay in the state of Bliss! It is because our real Self is the Pure Soul and Bliss is the inherent property of the Soul. In the presence of any suffering that may come up in his ...
Views: 300 - Happy Navratri ! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe festival of Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated, vibrant Hindu festivals and it has been designed to worship Mataji (Mother Goddess) for nine nights. There are several mythological stories associated with this festival of Navratri and accordingly, it is celebrated in different ...
Views: 299 - 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: 299 - How to Get Rid of a Bad Habit One Might Have? - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn this world, many things have changed over the centuries, decades or years to be, as change is the only constant!! And in today’s fast-paced world, there are uncountable things happening in a blink of an eye! You, me and everyone has evolved in our way to live up to the changes. But while we ...
Views: 299 - 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: 299 - What is Spirituality in a Married Llife? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says, “There should be a lot of peace between husband and wife. If they hurt each other, then they are not husband and wife at all. That does not happen in true friendship. This (relation between husband and wife) is the highest friendship of all. ...
Views: 299 - What is the thing you most need in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 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: 299 - Does Majority of your Happiness Come from your Children? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanChildren are Bundles of Joy! They are our own creation; our own extension. So it is so very natural and obvious that lot of our happiness comes from our children. Happiness comes as we realize that our kids are turning out to be good human beings, with good virtues being reflected in their ...
Views: 298(1 vote) - Happy Janmashtami! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt 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: 298 - How did you overcome fear worry and loss in life? Who helped you? - by Submitted on May 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFear 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: 298 - If we dedicate ourselves to God are our bad karmas over? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe Science of Karma The Science of Karma is such that even if one dedicates himself to God, bad karmas will still need to be endured. In life, every one of us, including God Himself, has to undergo the respective effects of bound karmas. No one can escape it! However, by dedicating ...
Views: 298 - Is it worth entering a Race Course? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIs it worth entering the ‘Racecourse’? From the moment we begin to comprehend the world irrespective of where we are born or live, we consciously or subconsciously compete. We experience competition in every aspect of our lives – at work, school, college and even in our homes. We ...
Views: 298 - How Can One be Spiritual Despite of Attraction towards Material things? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, our feeling is that spirituality is all about renouncing, isn’t it? We have to abandon our family, leave all our worldly comforts and pleasures, sacrifice tasty food and do fasting, and do hard penance and meditation, to grow on given spiritual path. But what if you are not ...
Views: 297 - Inferiority Complex – Identification to Resolution - by Submitted on Feb 03, 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: 297 - Ways to Keep Mind Peaceful in a Negative Environment - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur 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: 297 - What is the scientific definition of soul or consciousness or inner personality? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSoul 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: 297 - Are Success, Happiness and Love Related to Each Other? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is said, “If you want to be happy, you need to be successful.” It is also said, “When you love someone, you feel happy when you see the person you love is happy.” Come, let’s verify these statements… In today’s world, money is considered to be the biggest parameter of success. Almost ...
Views: 296 - How Can One Follow a Positive Thought Pattern? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen you see a rose bud, a bloomed lotus, a drop of rain on a jasmine flower, a smiling new-born baby, a 2-week-old small puppy, a God’s picture or a cancer survivor with 100% strength, it brings an instant smile on your face and graces you with positivity, isn’t it? One naturally gets ...
Views: 296 - How to destroy self created bad thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThoughts 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: 296 - Why dont people of our generation focus on having spiritual knowledge? Why dont they seek for wisdom? Why do they become materialistic rather than spiritualistic? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen 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: 296 - Is inner peace above the luxuries one possesses? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMaterialistic 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: 295 - Scientific-Philosophical and Spiritual Significance of OM - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual significance of OM: Om is the most sacred and an important, spiritual symbol of purity in India!! The ancient Indian Rishi Munis (sages) discovered the existence of Om (written in Devanagari as ॐ). Ever since, Om has a spiritual significance in all Indian religions such as ...
Views: 295 - 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: 295 - Why is that some people are born rich while some struggle their entire lives? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn life, many a times we come across people who are born with a silver spoon, bathed with all the materialistic luxuries and comforts, marking an elegant lifestyle. At the same time, we also come across people, who after innumerable efforts, are not able to achieve much success. Seeing the ...
Views: 294 - Hurtful Words - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“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: 293 - Trapped into a bad influence? Here's how to get released! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe get significantly influenced by the company we keep. Especially during the young growing period of our life, we get easily influenced by our surroundings. It’s not only the friends that influence us but also peers, books, social surrounding or the things we spend most of our time with. So it ...
Views: 293 - Why is good education important? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAs a child, one is sent to the best school available, in order to get education. There, he learns to read and write, he learns maths and science, etc. He appears for exams, passes grade after grade; and one day, he receives an education degree in his hand. What does one really gain out of all ...
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