The 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
Spiritual 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
I 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
Astrology 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
Happiness 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
Lord 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
Kama, 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
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: 255
The 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
No, 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
Daily 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
Celibacy 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
Spiritual 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
So 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
Often 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
Selfless 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
Questions 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
Often, 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
The 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
‘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
Guru 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
Since 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
One 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
Karma 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
Spiritual 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
Moha 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
The 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
There 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
Param 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
Within 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
Research 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
Letting 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
As 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
Children 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
Generally, 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
Spiritual 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
The 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
When 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
The 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
It 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
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: 269
We 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
To 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
Life 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
A 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
Any 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
Does 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
As 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
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: 244
The 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 ... Views: 226