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- Can meditation and positive thinking really change my karma? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2023 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let’s understand a bit about the science of karma, in this regard We have already sown seeds of karma in the past life. And in this life, we get the fruits of those karma. If we have sown bad seeds of karma in our past life, then in this life, it shall bear bad fruits, and if we ...
Views: 433(1 vote) - Can someone who has never been a vegetarian become one mentally and spiritually? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYes, one certainly can! The spiritual science of Akram Vignan specifies that although physically, one may be eating non-vegetarian food, they can surely become vegetarian mentally and spiritually. How??? Let’s understand that from the Enlightened One… The Enlightened One has provided a 4-step ...
Views: 316(1 vote) - How can I get rid of negative energy and make myself more spiritually positive? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo remove negative energy and make yourself spiritually positive, you will need to introduce yourself to Akram Vignan, the spiritual science, and imbibe it in your life. Through Akram Vignan, first of all, ignorance of the Self is removed through Self-Realisation, which paves the path of the ...
Views: 304(1 vote) - Is ATMA the same in everyone? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn every living being, there is the element of Soul (Atma, the real Self), which by nature, is the same for all. However, physically, each is a separate Soul. Gnanis (the Enlightened Ones) behold the complete Vision of the whole and complete, independent Absolute Soul that resides in each ...
Views: 341(1 vote) - How can we practically live a spiritual life in the midst of hectic schedules and demanding jobs? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality Means Turning Towards The Soul One who is on the path of spirituality may be seen rendering his worldly duties and obligations externally, but internally their sole desire remains that of ‘attaining the Soul’. And therefore, day and night, their mind is constantly devoted to the ...
Views: 259 - How can one reach Moksha in todays world? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2022 from Dada BhagwanPrincipally, only when Self-Realization has been attained, one can move towards Moksh! During the process of Self-Realization: The deluding demerit karmas covering our Soul get destroyed. The separation between the body and the Soul takes place. The understanding of ‘I am the pure Soul’ ...
Views: 321(1 vote) - How do you define awareness-or consciousness? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul is Pure Consciousness! The Soul is Absolute consciousness. However, the prevailing experience of, ‘I am John (please insert your name here), this body, mind, speech, etc. are mine’, is called body-consciousness. Body Consciousness is one phase and Body unconsciousness is another ...
Views: 330(1 vote) - How can connecting with your higher self help you live a more fulfilling life? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2022 from Dada BhagwanConnecting with our higher self certainly helps us live a totally fulfilling life The connection happens when we attain Self-Realization i.e. when we realize who really am I. In today’s times, we can attain Self-Realization through Akram Vignan, in just two hours time, as it happens directly ...
Views: 281(1 vote) - What is the ultimate source of knowledge that makes you free from this complicated world? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe source that makes us know that we are bound in this complicated world,… the source that makes us know how we are bound in this complicated world,… the source that makes us know the way to become free from this complicated world,… the source that makes us know what is the ultimate source ...
Views: 449(1 vote) - How can you tell if your on a right path in life spiritually speaking? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIf worries do not arise, if samadhi (a blissful state) prevails even amidst of mental, physical and emotional afflictions (aadhi-vyadhi-upadhi), then you can tell that spiritually speaking, you are on a right path in life. Any big talks or actions in the absence of such a state is like ...
Views: 286(1 vote) - Does the media have a negative impact on the way we view ourselves? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIt depends; the media certainly has a role to play in the negative impact on the way someone views themselves, but provided that person is influenced by the media. Television, Internet, newspapers, magazines, radio, bill-boards, social media – all of these bombard information through images, ...
Views: 308 - Do you think true happiness is only possible when you feel loved by someone? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIf we put our happiness in the hands of someone else’s love, what will happen if they fall out of love with us? Someone may love us for a while, but what happens when they fall out of love with us or vice-versa? We will have to begin to look for happiness all over again. The reason why we ...
Views: 309(1 vote) - How can one leave greediness strong desire? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2022 from Dada Bhagwan‘Midas Touch’ and ‘Golden Egg Goose’ - for sure, we all have learnt these fables in school or have heard from our grandparents as a bed-time story with the moral stating ‘Greed is the root of all evil’. Similarly, the idiom ‘Leave and Live’ must have visited us in some way too. But the paradox ...
Views: 315(1 vote) - Can we live alone or is it necessary to be with someone to live life happily? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2022 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, one prefers to live alone over being with someone, for going with the latter stands a risk of conflicts and clashes, tensions and disappointments in our life. But do you know, in living alone with no concrete goal to follow, there’s a big likelihood of our life going astray?... as ...
Views: 363(1 vote) - Can an individual Soul think have memories or recognize their loved ones after getting liberation? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNo! Liberated Souls have already reached the stage of ultimate salvation. It means they are free from all worldly bondages; and hence, they have no loved ones to think about or have memories of. Let’s understand this in some detail.... The Enlightened One explains: The fact is that every ...
Views: 300(1 vote) - When does a Soul get salvation? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSalvation means Moksha, the ultimate liberation. One has been traversing through this cosmos (Universe) for endless lifetimes with birth and death being inevitable. Self-ignorance veils one’s real identity, thereby not allowing one to gain freedom. A person constantly keeps binding karma, ...
Views: 421 - How can I overcome my attachment issue? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhy does attachment make us suffer? Scientifically, if we have an attachment for someone, this will eventually lead to abhorrence. It is because: When we are attached to someone, we naturally have expectations from that person. When that person is able to meet those expectations — we are ...
Views: 326(1 vote) - How should I get rid of my mental instability, depression and overthinking? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhen on one hand, too many thoughts cloud the mind at a time, and on the other hand, we don’t know how to deal with these thoughts; when on one hand same thoughts keep repeating over and over again, and on the other hand we fail to understand how to resolve these thoughts and bring about a ...
Views: 322(1 vote) - Do people have the same soulmate in their previous lives? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNot necessarily! One may have the same soulmate as previous life’s in this life – that’s possible. Or one could meet the same person, but in a different relationship – that too is possible. And one may not meet the person at all in future life – that also is very much possible. When there’s ...
Views: 446(1 vote) - Do you believe you have a Soul an entity that is distinct from your physical body? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, I do! In fact, I have the knowledge that, ‘I am indeed a Soul, an entity distinct from my physical body.’ I too, like you had this question on my mind for a long time and it would make me wonder who really am I? We all have an awareness of our body consciousness. But where can we learn ...
Views: 423(1 vote) - How can one reach Moksha in today's world? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2022 from Dada BhagwanPrincipally, only when Self-Realization has been attained, one can move towards Moksh! During the process of Self-Realization: The deluding demerit karmas covering our Soul get destroyed. The separation between the body and the Soul takes place. The understanding of ‘I am the pure Soul’ ...
Views: 409 - How do I get out of attachments and focus on self respect and self love? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEvery person is in search of happiness. We get attached wherever we get joy, even if it is only for a while. We look for friends, family, or any kind of relationship that can make us happy. When we get attached to some person, we feel quite glad for a while. But unfortunately, no two minds in ...
Views: 426 - Every body says our present sufferings are due to our past life karmas? Is there not any specific mantra regular recitation of which can ward off our past life karmas? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2022 from Dada BhagwanTrimantra 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: 575 - Is the mind the problem or is desire the problem? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2022 from Dada BhagwanDesire is the problem. Let us find out why? What is the mind? Just like the other senses, the human mind has its own function. The function of the mind is to think. It is neither good nor bad. Your mind of today is a display of your past life. Whatever you were doing and whatever you were ...
Views: 340(1 vote) - Who is right in the battle of the heart vs the mind? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanObviously, it’s the heart! Generally, one’s mind is in control of the intellect. So, actually it’s a battle between the heart and the intellect. The Enlightened One beautifully highlights how to distinguish whether it’s the heart or the intellect ruling at the moment. He explains: In order ...
Views: 304(1 vote) - Are Guru Truth Brahman Ishvara Atman God and Om all one? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes! Let’s understand how... Anyone who already has a Guru, whom one follows, would agree that: Guru is a treasure of knowledge, that shows us the right path all the way, and helps us cross this ocean of life. He is a beacon of light that ensures we don’t get lost; a towering structure of ...
Views: 414 - What is self in understanding the self? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2022 from Dada BhagwanUntil Self-Realization, one does not have the understanding of the Self i.e. ‘Who am I?’ He knows he exists (astitva) but he does not have the awareness of who he is (vastutva). If he were to attain the awareness of who he really is even for a second, he can reach completion i.e. liberation ...
Views: 376(1 vote) - I am kind of negative minded, how can I overcome this problem? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, advises a positive way to build the positive. He explains: What does positive mean? You do not have to take out anything; you do not have to remove anything, you only have to bring in. Say for instance, we have this drum full of oil and if someone ...
Views: 286(1 vote) - What is the core of Spirituality? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe core aspect of spirituality is to realise that, ‘I am really a pure Soul.’ It is called Self-Realisation. The Soul is made up of infinite knowledge and infinite vision, but it is currently covered with veils of ignorance. Owing to ignorance, we mistakenly believe the body or the name given ...
Views: 297(1 vote) - What are the tips you like to suggest to maintain Brahmacharya in the present day? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanBrahmacharya or celibacy is one of the important aspects of spiritual journey. It may not necessarily be a pre-condition for beginning the journey, but after a point, it becomes inevitable. The most simple and widespread understanding of the term celibacy is abstinence from sexual activity at ...
Views: 333(1 vote) - Can a Soul or spirit still return to Earth after death? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, the Soul or the spirit does return to Earth after death, until it is surrounded by karma. After death happens, why does the Soul return to Earth? The Soul is eternal, it never takes birth nor does it die. When the Soul leaves the physical body, life ends and the body dies. After leaving ...
Views: 360 - What is our purpose? Why are we hustling every day? What do we want to achieve? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEvery morning we wake up with the hope to do something, to achieve something. Right from childhood, our parents are after us to make us learn to sit without support at the right age, and then to make us stand, walk, talk appropriately at the right time, and so on. When we successfully learn ...
Views: 352(1 vote) - Do we all try to seek ways to justify that we are right? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2022 from Dada BhagwanRight or Wrong is Actually a Line of Demarcation; It’s not that It is Exactly that Way Only Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “We see things as truth or untruth through our deluded perception (and accordingly say) ‘this is right and this is wrong’. Moreover, truth and untruth are not the same for ...
Views: 311(1 vote) - Can a human being create his own happiness or do external factors need to be needed? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNo, there is neither a need to create one’s own happiness, nor are the external factors needed for the same. Our very own Self, the real self itself, by nature, is an abode of infinite bliss! So, we just have to realize the Self i.e. attain Self-Realization to attain happiness that is real and ...
Views: 270(1 vote) - Why is the happiness of the Soul considered the greatest happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe happiness of the Soul is considered the greatest happiness of all because: It is never followed by unhappiness The bliss of the Soul is not reliant on anything or anyone external. The Soul, by its inherent nature, is a source of abundant bliss. This bliss continues to flow naturally ...
Views: 320(1 vote) - Can expectations mentally destroy you? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, they can. When others fail to think, say or act in line with what we expect of them, when people do not follow the expected rules, or when one does not conform to the expected ideas in our mind, we often feel slighted or disappointed. We have a lot of expectations from our own self too. ...
Views: 380(1 vote) - Can Nirvana be achieved in the human realm and What happens if everyone reaches Nirvana? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanCan Nirvana be achieved in the human realm? Yes! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened One, has said, “The human body is the greatest instrument for attaining moksha (final liberation). You cannot attain it in the celestial realm, nor in the animal realm, nor any other realm. It is only ...
Views: 428(1 vote) - Do we have the same soul? If not what makes our souls different? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIn every living being, there is the element of Soul (Aatma, the real Self), which by nature, is the same for all. However, physically, each is a separate Soul. Gnanis (the Enlightened Ones) beholds the complete Vision of the whole and complete, independent Absolute Soul (Parmatma) that ...
Views: 383 - Why are we even born? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2022 from Dada BhagwanReligion is indeed a huge support in one’s difficult times. However, in today’s era, different religions and sects have limited themselves to a set of beliefs and practices that they think are right and necessary for one to follow. Here, the emphasis of most religious leaders has always been on ...
Views: 357(1 vote) - How does trust in a master help you to overcome any difficulties in the way of meditation or spirituality? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanFor sure! Our trust i.e. our faith in a master, a Spiritual Master, helps us overcome any difficulties in the way of spirituality. But does one have to keep faith and trust or does it come naturally? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains: No. Faith does not have to be ...
Views: 326 - How can dysregulated emotions negatively impact a person's sense of well being? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanDysregulation, also known as emotional dysregulation, refers to a poor ability to manage emotional responses or to keep them within an acceptable range of typical emotional reactions. When someone is experiencing emotional dysregulation, they may have angry outbursts, anxiety, depression, ...
Views: 323 - Is love the best feeling a human can have? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, love is one of the best experiences that human beings can have. But what type of love? Not the love which is centred on give or take, is full of expectations and where anger, pride, deceit, greed, likes and dislikes arise. Love that changes with people or situations is not real love. ...
Views: 386(1 vote) - How do i know my goal? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThese are good questions and ones that from time to time trouble many of us during our life! A disturbed mind makes us feel clueless Key factors that contribute to you feeling like this could be: Feeling insecure Lack of confidence Hesitative nature No Direction in life Lack of ...
Views: 367(1 vote) - How do we maintain happiness when we constantly find ourselves in situations that dont entail being happy? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2022 from Dada BhagwanBy adopting the right understanding, we can maintain happiness even when we constantly find ourselves in a situation that does not entail us being happy. On the Akram path, the basic understanding begins by discovering who I really am and who really is the doer in this world. Once this ...
Views: 301(1 vote) - Do self-help books really help or are they just for losers to feel good for some time? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2022 from Dada BhagwanFor anything to be able to help us, it is important that in us is present a deep and genuine earnestness to expound our experience and reach our goal. Be it self-help books or anything else, if we make use of them with utmost sincerity and dedication, for the purpose of attaining our goal, ...
Views: 253(1 vote) - Do self-help books really help or are they just for losers to feel good for some time? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2022 from Dada BhagwanFor anything to be able to help us, it is important that in us is present a deep and genuine earnestness to expound our experience and reach our goal. Be it self-help books or anything else, if we make use of them with utmost sincerity and dedication, for the purpose of attaining our goal, ...
Views: 365 - How could Samskaras of ones past lives play a decisive role in shaping ones present life inclinations? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSamskara means the mental habit of reaction Owing to ignorance of the Self (really who am I), moment to moment, we blindly react to every situation in life by way of attachment and hatred. This habit of reaction is called samskaras. These samskaras are ‘karmas’ and they are a shape of our ...
Views: 289 - How do people have more negative thoughts about 80 and how do you minimise them? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2022 from Dada BhagwanMental and physical problems frequently occur amongst the elderly. They are daunted with worries, uncertainty and loneliness, and because of these anxieties, negative thoughts arise. Once negative thinking starts, the effects snowball out of control, and unless you have the right understanding ...
Views: 291(1 vote) - What is equanimity as a virtue? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEquanimity as a virtue is a life free from pain, suffering and inner suffocation. It means freedom from attachment and abhorrence towards anyone or anything i.e. one neither has attachment towards those who offer him flowers nor any hatred towards those who may choose to insult him. Such is the ...
Views: 387 - How do we know if this is the last Janma? What planet indicates Moksha? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSorry, but this is not the last janma for anyone who is presently living on the planet Earth- no exception! It is because the era that we are presently living in is ‘Kalyug’. This era is not fit for going to moksha directly from here. Mahavideh Kshetra is the place from where moksha can take ...
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