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- Is it True we are Unconscious Until we Spiritually Awaken? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe essence of human life is to get awakened and remain only in ‘Self’.The Soul is the real Self. But from time immemorial, we have not known this real Self. Owing to our ignorance of the Self, we have always lived in an illusion. And years afters, life after life, this illusion has only ...
Views: 241 - What would be a Good First Step Towards a Spiritual Awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual awakening means Awakening of the Soul The “Soul” or the “Aatma” means Self. To awaken the Self, one must first realize ‘who am I’ i.e. attain Self-Realization.However, It is not possible to Realize the Self on our Own. For example, say, we are tied to a wall very tight from top to ...
Views: 209 - What do You do when you Need Inspiration and Peaceful Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanI choose the company of Gnani!!! Believe me, this is the LIVE source of inspiration and peaceful thoughts! Let me share with you this video at https://www.dadabhagwan.tv/Home/Video/Depression+in+Gujarati - it will help you understand what I am trying to say. Not sure if you follow this ...
Views: 224 - How does a Person Change his Adamant Nature Astrologically? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAstrology vs the law of karma An astrologer may predict one’s nature and may also suggest some useful practices to help the person live life with some ease, amidst such nature. But while these things being suggested astrologically can help ward off the negative energy so that one’s disturbed ...
Views: 223 - 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: 283 - How can we achieve Krishna Consciousness with Living in this Materialistic World? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLord Krishna had sixteen thousand queens and He lived a royal and luxurious worldly life. Yet, He is worshipped as God. Why do people around the world worship Him so devoutly? God (i.e. the Pure Soul) had manifested in Krishna!!! Revealing His state, Lord Krishna has said, “Where the world ...
Views: 252 - How does one remove Kama Krodha Lobha Moha Mada Matsarya Dambha Darpa Asuya Irshya Ahankara Raga and Dvesha? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanKama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, Matsarya, Dambha, Darpa, Asuya, Irshya, Ahankara, Raga and Dvesha are the different types of faults that exist inside us in the form of tubers. These tubers are the root cause of our sufferings. However, unaware of this fact, we keep dancing to its tunes all ...
Views: 424 - Why do Negative Things come to my Mind? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn 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: 255 - What is the Thing you most need in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 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: 275 - Do we need to be Intelligent to be Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNo, nothing like that! There are so many people in this world who are not quite intelligent, yet they are always happy, isn’t it? So, it is not needed that we HAVE to be intelligent in order to BE happy. However, remember ‘The Thirsty Crow’ story that we learnt, while in schl?! This ...
Views: 184 - 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: 236(1 vote) - What are the Spiritual Benefits of Celibacy? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelibacy is the purest and the richest form of lifestyle one can ever opt for, if one wants to spiritually rise higher and experience the Soul in its absolute form. To many of us, ‘celibacy’ may appear to be an alien term. Celibacy means freedom from the bondage of all sexual impulses through ...
Views: 505 - 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: 259 - Are you afraid of Death? If yes then for what? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSo many people in this world are afraid of death! And it is mainly for the fear of the unknown. How and what will it be like, when one passes through the time before, during and after the death? How will I die? What will the process of death be like - would it be painful or will it be an ...
Views: 514(1 vote) - Does complaining cause Bad Karma? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOften when we face an unfavorable or inconvenient circumstance, we instinctively respond with complaints such as: ●This is all their fault! ●If only they had done as I told them, everything would be fine. ●How rude of them to speak to me like that! ●I would never do that if I were in ...
Views: 192 - 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: 318(1 vote) - Which Power Controls our Karma? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanQuestions such as why we are here and why is it that we are experiencing a particular situation in life kept hammering my mind all the while, until I found a much satisfying answer to it that ‘It is the result of our previous karmas.’ Merit karmas yield positive results like: success, satisfying ...
Views: 250 - Why do people fail to differentiate love and lust? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOften, the partnership that begins with lust, eventually grows into love, and is at its best when it flourishes into pure love! Very few people may know what pure love is! But for one who is intrigued by people failing to differentiate between love and lust, would definitely be desirous to ...
Views: 236 - 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: 253 - What is the Real Concept of Brahmacharya? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan‘Brahma’ means ‘Soul’ and ‘charya’ means ‘to dwell in’. Hence, the real concept of brahmacharya is ‘to constantly dwell in the Soul’ The Soul is the real Self of every living being. However, since it is not to be seen, the ignorance of this Self continues to prevail within, until one ...
Views: 321 - 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: 249 - What is the Relationship Between Enlightenment and Miracles - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSince infinite lives, we are in pursuit of happiness. Every time we feel we’ve found it, it only proves to be transient and temporary; and there we are back again hunting for it. Then one day, Nature unexpectedly picks us and puts us directly in the feet of Gnani!! And before we can ...
Views: 240 - What happens to the Soul who have been Murdered in Unnatural death? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOne happens to get murdered, for his circumstances had to be like that; it was destined to be so. It is not possible for a common man like us to know where a person has left for, after his death. But yes, our prayers certainly reach him, so we must pray for his peace. When we pray for him, we ...
Views: 467 - What is Karma? Is it true that if someone performs a wrong deed then they will have to repay for that deed? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanKarma in ordinary parlance relates loosely to the “luck” which one encounters during one’s life. Historically, the word “Karma” is a Hindu term which dates back during the usage of the Sanskrit language and relates to the causes and effects of deeds through your mind, speech and body. Far more ...
Views: 514 - Recommended Spiritual Practices to Handle Life's Adversities - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual practice’ means the practice done through Soul, as opposed to that done through some physical or material things. Your question then is: With the help of Soul, how do we develop courage to handle life adversities? First and foremost, the Soul needs to be realized. Only when we ...
Views: 217 - What are Mohaniya Karmas? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMoha means attachment. The worldly life appears sweet because of illusion. And the attachment that happens owing to the illusion is called moha. Mohaniya karma is the deluding karma that causes illusion. There are a total of eight karmas that bind our Soul, of which the mohaniya karma is ...
Views: 415 - How Can We Define Truth? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe definition of truth should be such that it is acceptable by all, in every single circumstance and with each relationship. The truth should not change from people to people or from situation to situation. The truth should not hurt or divide people. However, many truths in this world ...
Views: 417 - What are Some Good Books on the Law of Karma? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are various religious books and scriptures available, which explain the law of karma in detail. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being of the present age, has, in a very simple layman’s language and in incredible detail, described the philosophy of karma. In the book ‘The ...
Views: 221 - Is it Possible to Get into a Thoughtless State of Mind? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dadashri, an enlightened being explains, “The very function of the mind is to think. Thoughts shall arise even if you tell them not to.” Our mind functions just as all the senses do. Just as the ears cannot stop from hearing even if you don’t want to hear; similarly, the mind ...
Views: 240 - Is it Worth Giving another Chance in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWithin you, there are infinite energies to resolve any kind of conflicts, no matter how severe they may be!! So, today, as we try to find the answer to your question, we shall learn how to invoke these energies, by taking the help of the Enlightened view of Gnani; for that is indeed the ideal ...
Views: 283 - How do you Define Love in a Single Picture? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanResearch studies of human behavior show that we, human beings have self-seeking tendencies to be loved by others. Love and warmth is something that we always strive for, from our loved ones. We like to get loved by people and love to love others too. However, it is not as much a selfless ...
Views: 191 - Tips to Get Over a Long-term Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLetting go of someone you still very much love is one of the most difficult things to do in the world. But unfortunately, circumstances take such a shape that it becomes necessary at times. However, I somehow have never been good at doing such difficult things in this world. When it comes to ...
Views: 230 - 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: 264 - 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: 256(1 vote) - Can Spirituality and Materialistic Attraction Coexist? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 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: 410 - 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: 256 - Why it is considered a sign of bad luck when a cat crosses your path. Is this just a superstition or is there any genuine reason? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe reason behind the age-old traditional belief that ‘the black cat crossing one’s path brings lot of bad luck’ is kind of unknown. There are few who say, it’s because cat is considered to be similar to witches - clever, agile creatures imbibed with an evil. However, the belief related to cats ...
Views: 215 - Impact of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen we think positively, do we not feel calm and happy? And when we think negatively about anything, do we feel the same happiness? It is because thinking positively releases positive vibes; whereas thinking negatively releases negative vibes. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened ...
Views: 235 - What Are the Techniques or Habits One Must Adopt to Lead a Happy and Successful Life? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe quest for happiness is the one that everyone strives for. Whilst there is an abundance of literature on how to achieve this happiness, the fundamental key lies in recognizing that to achieve happiness you should strive not to cause unhappiness to others. In short, the laws of nature are such ...
Views: 214 - 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: 307 - Is there any inherent meaning in Life or are we Just a Part of Nature that grows and Dies? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThis 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: 269 - What is Runanubandha and how is it Different from Karma? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe often wonder why do we have only these people as my family members and not anyone else from the entire world? Why do relationships start and get established with only certain specific people, out of many, who come into our life? How do we get linked with each other? Is it God deciding it ...
Views: 857 - I think I was partially Responsible for Someone Committing Suicide? How Can I live with Myself? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTo live with the knowledge that you may be partly responsible for someone who has taken their life is a terrible burden. You can be consumed with an array of emotions from self-guilt, self-aversion, anger, despair, frustration and severe depression. It is critical that at this very emotionally ...
Views: 222 - What would you Suggest for Reading when you are Feeling Really Down - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLife is not meant to be a smooth ride, always! Each joy is followed by sorrow and each obstacle by success. How our lives actually play out to be is dependent more so on how we choose to tackle the different phases of our life; how soon we are ready to give in and accept defeat or how far we ...
Views: 229 - How do you improve your self control and develop good habits - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanA life lived in normality will always lead to peace of mind, happiness in heart and harmony in society. Self-control is not something that you need to exercise in every little aspect of your life, for this will only irritate your mind. It is certainly advisable to strictly maintain ...
Views: 278 - The Purpose and Benefits of Meditation and Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAny focused mental activity is mano-yoga (meditation). But it has no benefit if it is done without a goal (dhyey) in mind. When you go to a train station do you not have to give the ticket master your destination for your ticket? Do you not have to give him the name of the station you want to ...
Views: 282 - What is the best approach when you try to save a relationship from a breakup ? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDoes it seem like circumstances are drawing you to a point where destiny is about to say good bye to something that was once wonderful in your life. And everything that you do to save your relationship is only making the situation worse? Do not worry. Sometimes, even the roses can wilt. ...
Views: 223 - Have you ever changed your opinion on getting married after seeing your parent’s marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAs a normal worldly ritual, everyone thinks of marriage as ‘a beautiful bond between husband and wife’, wherein the two lead a good and happy life. Following the societal norm, we too dream about getting married; and look forward to having a life-time companion in the form of a partner and a ...
Views: 234 - Can One be Happy Independently? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe 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: 244 - What are the different ways in which we can get rid of our bad Purva Sanchita Karma? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe purva-sanchit karmas are the set of accumulated karmas that have been bound in our past life and whose result we yield in this life. Let us understand this through an example…. Say we go to eat in a lower-end restaurant, enjoy the taste of the food there and intend that ‘one must often ...
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