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- What is God's role in our Destiny? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhen suffering comes, it’s a natural tendency to start searching for God’s role in such destiny. However, the fact is that God has never done anything whatsoever in this world. God is neither the Creator of this world nor does He run the world. By fact, in whatever we can see and feel in this ...
Views: 344 - Wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSoren Kierkegaard (May 5th, 1813 – November 11th, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, social critic, poet, and religious author who many consider to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical works on organized religion, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of ...
Views: 344 - Soul Connections - Understanding the Spiritual Implications of Romantic Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2024 from Krishan KumarDreams often act as a mirror to our inner mind, exposing our concealed desires, unresolved issues, and deeply rooted emotions. Among the many types of dreams, romantic dreams about the same person occurring repeatedly hold a special significance. These dreams can evoke a range of emotions and ...
Views: 343 - Why are the weak/humble/kind exploited? Is it good to be true always or is being fake good nowadays? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanOne who is humble and truthful is actually a spiritually elevated person Those who are genuinely humble may appear weak to the external world, but actually, they are very, very strong from within. Spiritually, they are highly elevated beings! And similar is the case with truthful people too. ...
Views: 343 - What must man do to experience the eternal supreme consciousness within us and to cultivate this wisdom? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal supreme consciousness within is the Self. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan , an enlightened being says, “There is a tremendous difference in the Self as described in words and the Self as experienced. One may forget the description written in words, but one would never forget that which ...
Views: 342 - Bhagavad Gita Facts - Lord Krishna and Temple - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThroughout the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says He resides in every human being. Then, why do people go to temples to search for Him? Yes indeed! Lord Krishna resides in every human being! In which form must He be residing? In the form of child (Bal Krishna) or the one with the flute or in ...
Views: 341 - What does it mean to live in the present moment and let go of your past while being open to a future that may or may not happen? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2024 from Dada BhagwanLiving in the present moment means letting go of the past without any condition for the future. It means living your life consciously i.e. being aware of everything that is going on with your thoughts, the words spoken, the actions of the body, and appreciating the environment around you. The ...
Views: 341 - What are the signs that your ego has taken over in life, and what can you do to fix it? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn our journey through life, our ego often plays a significant role in shaping our thoughts, actions, and relationships. While a healthy ego can provide confidence and self-assurance, an overactive ego can hinder personal growth and disrupt the harmony within us and with others. Renowned ...
Views: 339 - What do I do to get the answer to the spiritual question "Who am I"? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSuppose there is a kid of three. He wants to learn A, B, C, D, .... 1, 2, 3. Can he do it himself? Even if you give him a notebook and a pencil, he will just make a line. But he doesn’t know this is one and what is two. Somebody must make him realize this is one, this is two, isn’t it? So, a ...
Views: 339 - How can I experience the divine light that is within me? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that God is divine! So, to discover the treasure of divinity within us, we need to first discover God within us! What is God? Is God the creator of the Universe? or the ruler of the world? Or does God mean Lord Krishna? or Lord Mahavir? or Lord Rama? Lord Mahavir, Lord ...
Views: 338 - 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: 337(1 vote) - What is a constructive way to handle Jealousy and Suspicion? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMany believe jealousy denotes love. Is that true? No, this is only a myth. By saying so one is actually giving protection to this negative feeling, and thus helping it to grow further and spread its roots deeper. Jealousy is when you're worried that someone's trying to take what you ...
Views: 337 - What should I do when my friend is contemplating suicide because her parents are forcing her to get married against her wish and emotionally blackmailing her ? - by Submitted on May 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanA friend in need is a friend indeed! Searching for ways to help a friend through her tough time is indeed a great deed. Trust the following will prove useful and supportive in your endeavor. Life is like a see-saw. At one moment of life, happiness is at the top, and in the other moment, ...
Views: 337 - What is the mystery behind attachment and abhorrence? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2023 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: 336 - How to talk with children when they make mistakes? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2024 from Dada BhagwanLearning from our faults is a vital part of growing up and indeed our entire lives. Everyone makes mistakes, not just children. However, as parents, it is our duty to help our children improve and learn from their mistakes. We want to instill good values and principles in them. Knowing how we ...
Views: 335 - Do you believe that people have control over their own fate, or do they succumb to outside forces? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIf we understand the core science behind our fate, we will be in a better position to relate things correctly. As per Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, “Give what you would want to receive. That is the principle of karma.” Whatever seeds of karma you have sowed in your ...
Views: 334 - If a person wishes evil to another, will karma return that desired evil to others? Or are these myths? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhatever one does will come back to them! The slightest misery one gives to any living being does return back to him - such is the law of Nature! What you sow is what you reap. So, the evil a person wishes for another will definitely return back to him. This is not a myth; the law of karma is ...
Views: 334 - What is the definition of freedom? Can a person be free from desire? If so, how? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanFreedom means liberation In the spiritual sense, it means to be completely free - freedom from all worldly miseries! Becoming Free from Desires The Enlightened One explains: Desires are of two types: 1. One is the rising desire, 2. Another is the setting desire. Just like the ...
Views: 334 - Why is letting someone go so hard and hurtful? How can I let someone go? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanParting is always difficult, especially when one is quite attached to each other But if you think, you have tried everything possible and yet destiny has brought you to the juncture where you are forced to let someone go, then do so in a manner that after separation, if ever you two happen to ...
Views: 334 - Since humans existed we started seeking truth and self-realization but what about other beings or humans of the early stone age? - by Submitted on May 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSelf-Realization can only be achieved in a human form. This is because only in human form, one can charge (bind new) as well as discharge (leave old) karmas, whereas in all other life forms, one sensed living beings onwards, they only discharge karmas. The ability to charge karmas benefits us ...
Views: 333 - For 1-2 weeks I've been suffering from anger issues. I start shouting. What should I do? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2023 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, we get angry when things do not go our way or when someone is not understanding what we are trying to say, or when a difference of viewpoint seems to arise every other day. We get angry when although we are right, someone accuses us of being wrong, or for no good reason, someone ...
Views: 330 - How can the positivity of a guru or master change the thoughts of a person’s seat in front of him/her? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanA poet has written: The speechless gain speech, the cripple climb mountains, The power of Guru’s grace is extraordinary, the blind gain sight! Then, how can the positivity of Guru not change the thoughts of a person seated in front of him?! Guru’s Grace Works Wonders! We are ...
Views: 330 - How does one know if he/she has found his/her true guru for self-realization (enlightenment)? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanUpon encountering their guru and being in His presence, one's instinct guides them to bow in reverence. In that sacred moment, a profound realisation dawns—their arduous search has come to an end, and they have arrived at their destined destination. Here, they will find the answers to their ...
Views: 330 - What is the difference between Greed and Desire? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2024 from Dada BhagwanDesire can lead to greed. It is fine to desire something, but to keep going back for more or keep on thinking about it excessively all the time, will eventually lead to greed. Desire is something that arises from the moment one sees, hears, smells, tastes or touches something that feels good ...
Views: 329 - Is it possible to Get Things Done without Worrying? - by Submitted on May 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe come across various situations in our daily life like, ‘I don’t have enough to support my family’; ‘My daughter is not getting married’; ‘What will become of my son?’; ‘What will happen if this work does not get completed?’ and many more. How do we handle such situations in life? Is it ...
Views: 327 - What are the consequences of having a big or small Ego? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile the consequence of having a small ego is peace and harmony, the consequence of having a big ego is restlessness and agony. One having a small ego likes being small in worldly interactions whereas one having a big ego likes to become big and pricy. Children (the less developed) will ...
Views: 327 - Is there any Self Realized person in India? - by Submitted on May 08, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, the country of India has been a country of spirituality For centuries, the sacred land has borne countless saints, Satpurush, seekers of the truth and Gnani Purush, and also the Vasudevas, Balrams, Chakravarti Kings and Tirthankars, who are perfect embodiments of Omniscience. These ...
Views: 326 - What is the secret to the longevity in relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe secret to the longevity in relationship is – LOVE, the real love!! The love that we see in our personal relationships always desires to be loved in return and it often seeks to control, if not grossly, in subtle and silent ways certainly. Such love is limited in scope, has conditions and ...
Views: 325 - What is the purpose of Thoughts in our life? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThoughts arise in mind, and the mind serves two purposes: 1. That of a radar: The role of the mind is to inform us about things just like a radar: This is good, this is fearful, this is like this, this is like that. It does so with the help of thoughts. It signals what it sees and these ...
Views: 324 - Wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSoren Kierkegaard (May 5th, 1813 – November 11th, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, social critic, poet, and religious author who many consider to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical works on organized religion, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of ...
Views: 324 - Have you ever changed your opinion on getting married after seeing your parent’s marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2023 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: 323(1 vote) - Is Nirvana a state of being beyond all suffering, or is it the experience of supreme bliss? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYes, Nirvana is a state that is beyond all suffering, and yes, it is the experience of supreme bliss as well. When one attains Nirvana, one attains the ultimate Moksha. So, how does one gain this Moksha? Moksha is achieved in two stages: ● In the first stage of Moksha, one experiences ...
Views: 322 - Is it possible to absorb the lessons of personal Enlightenment without ever leaving your home environment? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThere are two pathways to attain spirituality: 1. The Kramic path and 2. The Akram path Kramic path is the common traditional path where a person leaves their home environment, renounces worldly things and slowly climbs up, one step at a time, towards the ultimate goal of moksha. The ...
Views: 321 - Why do I need spirituality if I am already happy? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanBut are you happy all the time? Let us consider a scenario: you receive distressing news about your family member or face financial crises – does your happiness persist? What about times when you are unwell or experience various aches and pains? Can you maintain your happiness during such ...
Views: 321 - What does 'Know Thyself' mean? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2024 from Dada BhagwanJesus Christ said, “Know thy Self.” And countless other enlightened beings too have said the very same thing. So what does this precious phrase mean? Come, let’s understand… There are so many religions that different people follow in this world. And the divine beings whom people worship ...
Views: 320 - What exactly is a karmic debt? How is it repaid? Why do you have to do to incur karmic debt? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2023 from Dada BhagwanKarmic debt means that we have bound some bad karma. How is the karmic debt repaid? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains, “There are two directions in which one can progress from a human life-form. If you have a karmic debt, which means that you have bound bad karma; ...
Views: 320 - In matters of love, should you follow your head or your heart? - by Submitted on May 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt is generally advisable to follow your heart when making important decisions related to matters of love or even any other sensitive matter in your life. Why the heart and not the head? - Where feelings reside, that’s where the heart lies. The heart is close to the Soul whereas the ...
Views: 319 - What is the definition of peace? What is the importance of peace in life? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2024 from Dada BhagwanPeace can mean different things to different people, but it is generally associated with a sense of calm, inner stability and well-being. Peace is a state of harmony characterised by the absence of conflicts, opinions or inner disorder. Peace is often associated with feelings of tranquillity, ...
Views: 318 - Why are humans more into Materialistic things instead of Spirituality? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanMany individuals associate material things with elements like happiness, comfort, relief from problems, success, social status, and pleasure, consequently holding the conviction that pursuing these possessions will lead to a happier and more satisfying life. Also, in today's society, the pursuit ...
Views: 318 - Easiest way to achieve Enlightenment in this lifetime!! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe easiest way to achieve enlightenment is when we get the knowledge of ‘who am I’ directly with the grace of the Living Enlightened One! The Enlightened One explains: In this world, there are two types of path. 1. Step by step, step by step, we have to search our Self, ‘who am I’ or ...
Views: 316 - How do we learn to trust our own intuition and guidance on our spiritual journey? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIntuition is the direct light of the Soul. When we have a problem or seem to be confused regarding some matter, while we are sitting silently and are in steadiness, all of a sudden we get a flash suggesting the path ahead. This is called intuition. On our spiritual journey, depending on ...
Views: 316 - What does it mean to be Spiritually Awakened? Is there an end goal to this state, or is it something that is continually experienced? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn Akram Vignan, spiritual science, the state of spiritual awakening is also known as "Self-Realisation” or “Enlightenment”. Experiencing a spiritual awakening involves a profound shift in bodily consciousness, leading to the realisation of one's true nature as the eternal Soul or Pure Soul. ...
Views: 316 - Inferiority Complex – Identification to Resolution - by Submitted on May 05, 2024 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: 315 - How I dealt with Conflict? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanConflict for is something that is not in anyone’s hands as it depends on different circumstances and situations however, what is in your hands is the way you approach the issue of dealing with conflict or the way you view the conflict. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has said in the book life without ...
Views: 312 - What are the reasons behind the problems in Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhen people make a significant decision to spend the rest of their lives together and get married, they embark on a journey full of hope and promises to each other. In the beginning, the married couples feel they have a bright future that is full of optimism and anticipation. After a certain ...
Views: 312 - Is it true we are unconscious until we spiritually awaken? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2023 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 after years, life after life, this illusion has ...
Views: 311 - Is money the divine source of never ending Happiness? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanA person enjoys happiness even when there is no money whatsoever. And the other suffers deeply even when there is plenty of money. There can be suffering with money or without money. There can be suffering as a widow or a wife or as a mistress. Even prominent businessmen in the world have ...
Views: 311 - What are the Spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fight with that? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSome of the most simple spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fighting with it are: Not to hurt others The fundamental principle of Akram Vignan is our intent of not hurting any living being through our mind, speech and body. This is the highest of all principles for human ...
Views: 311 - What can be considered as Eternal source of Happiness? - by Submitted on May 01, 2024 from Dada BhagwanCan you imagine a life in which you remain in a constant state of inner bliss irrespective of what good or bad things befall upon you? This state of eternal happiness can only be experienced when you realise the true source of permanent happiness, your true Self, the Pure Soul. Being in the Pure ...
Views: 311 - 7 ways to help your Child become the best versions of themselves... - by Submitted on May 24, 2024 from Dada BhagwanLearning from our faults is a vital part of growing up and indeed our entire lives. Everyone makes mistakes, not just children. However, as parents, it is our duty to help our children improve and learn from their mistakes. Our intention is to instill good values and principles in them which ...
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