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The word ahimsa is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘hims’, which means to strike or cause injury or harm. Thus, ‘A-himsa’ is its opposite, i.e. non-harming. What is Himsa? Hurting or harming any living being, even in the slightest degree, through the mind, speech and body is violence. rnHarming animals, insects, fish, or even a bed bug is violence. We must never inflict pain on any living being that runs away from us in fear. Even a negative opinion about a person or t

“If you know ego, only then can you remove that ego.” rn~ Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan So let us first understand what exactly is ego….rnWhat is ego? In common parlance, when we see someone boasting about himself that, “I am great or I am the smartest man in the world”, we consider it as his ego.rn rnHowever, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, clarifies: “To boast is called pride, which is an extension of ego; whereas to impose ‘I’ where ‘I’ does

Most, if not all of us, know that the body and the Soul are two different entities. We may have either heard about this from our parents in childhood, or later on, when we started taking our first steps on the path of spiritual growth and progress. However, very few know about the exact relationship between the body and the Soul. If the Soul is different from the body, why does it suffer when the body suffers? Why does the Soul have so much attachment to the body? Let us expl

The one that is bound, and the one that suffers being bound, is the one that seeks peace, is the one that seeks liberation. Who is bound? It is our ego that is bound and who suffers the pain of bondage, and it is this very ego that wants peace. So, here are some of the best ways to find the inner peace:rnAttain Self-RealizationrnWhen we attain Gnan (Self-Realization) from the Gnani Purush, the ego is liberated. rnHence, this is the best way to find inner peace. The peace one

The easiest and simplest way to reduce the amount of suffering that we create in the lives of others is to: Ask for forgiveness with sincere repentance in our heart. This is a scientific and most practical way, and it is called pratikraman. Pratikraman is a 3-fold process, comprising of: 1. Alochana - confessing the mistake committed by us.rn2. Pratikraman - asking for forgiveness for that mistake.rn3. Pratyakhyan - make a firm resolve to never repeat the mistake. It is one o

People are in search for God because, they do not know really who is God and where exactly His real abode is. Some believe God exists in heaven while some believe He resides in temples or churches. And for many, He lives in their heart too. But to reach God, first of all we ought to establish who is God, how does He look like and where does He actually stay. If we are toiling hard, day and night, searching for someone, whom we have never seen before and whom we do not recogni

The law of karma is not your enemy that it will take revenge from you It gives you back ONLY what you have given out in the Universe. The principle of Karma says, ‘Give what you would want to receive’ Many a times we do feel that people who do good have to suffer, and the ones doing wrong are the ones enjoying. Why is life so unfair? But no, the law of karma does not spare anyone. Each one is facing the consequences of their own doings, good or bad. If one finds that some

Materialistic 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. However, if we were to look at the bigger picture, although rich people in the world are seen to be embracing all kinds of luxuries and wealth on the outside, the flip side is that they

Believe it or not, this is an utterly useless desire to keep!rnThis one desire makes us run around incessantly in a race for power, position, prestige, name, success and what not, throughout our life. And say, your desire is fulfilled one day and you become an important person. What next? When one becomes important, do you know the amount of price one has to pay? Most importantly, there’s a great chance of us losing out on a lot of our precious diamonds in exchange for some

At times, we get caught in situations that we find difficult to handle. When things seem to be getting out of hand and whatever we do to salvage the situation only fails, when extreme circumstances surround us on the outside and a feeling of loneliness, helplessness, despair, coupled with mental or emotional trauma seems to gulp us from inside, it lures one into thoughts of committing suicide. It appears as though suicide is the only option left available now, the only way th

The concept of creating our own reality and the existence of past lives is a topic of much debate and speculation. From the perspective of Akram Vignan, which is a spiritual path based on the teachings of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the ultimate truth is that we are the creators of our own reality, which is predetermined by our past karmas (intents) and the unfolding of these is our destiny in our current life. In Akram Vignan, the notion of past lives is not an illusion, but r

The most important thing that keeps us happy in every situation in life is ‘a happy mind’. A contented mind is an ‘always happy mind’. And contentment is an outcome of right understanding. Life is actually very simple! It really is, but we unnecessarily complicate it and make it look far too complex, because of our habit of over-thinking and over-stretching matters, way beyond its normal limit. We ourselves invite pain and misery in life by being adamant, rigid and ne

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains how this process actually works! The Soul is eternal; it is free from birth and death. However, the physical body, in which the Soul resides, is mortal. The moment Soul exits from the body, the body becomes lifeless. And this is what is termed as death. As soon as the Soul leaves the body, the body is declared dead; and the Soul goes straight to its new destination where rebirth takes place. When it is time for the Soul

All too often, the mind has a way of getting stuck on one subject; and consequently, this can take away our peace of mind and cause us to feel unsettled and frustrated within. The more we try to move on, the deeper we sink. So, let us explore what we can do to help us move on. rnNature of Thoughts The nature of the mind is to think: the thoughts may be good or bad, beneficial or harmful. But even when you do not want to think, the mind continues to do so. However, the thought

No! 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....rnThe Enlightened One explains:rnThe fact is that every living being is a Soul. And every Soul is Parmatma.rnWhat has happened is that the Soul initially is completely covered. There are numerous veils of ignorance over the Soul. Suppose there

I derive my motivation from the inner chat! Basically, I am a chatterbox. So whenever I have no one outside to talk to, the machinery immediately switches within and my inner chat begins. And I thoroughly enjoy it, for it not only motivates me, but also delights me, energizes me and nurtures me beyond imagination! At times, when I am feeling low and have no clue where to go, a small chit-chat within provides me the right direction, and I’m ready to go. At times, when I see

By reading something on the internet or even good books and scriptures, one may develop intellectually and rise to a higher level. However, if you are keen in enlightening your Soul, you will have to go to Atma Gnani, the Enlightened One! Only when we attain Self-Realization, we get the ultimate knowledge that enlightens our SoulrnWhen we read something, the knowledge is gained by our intellect. This knowledge could definitely help us lead a better life. But the knowledge of

Toothaches are typically seen as a straightforward dental issue, a signal from the body that something is amiss with our teeth or gums. However, for those who explore the mind-body connection, the phrase "toothache spiritual meaning" suggests a more profound interpretation. It proposes that toothaches might not only indicate physical problems but also reflect deeper emotional, psychological, or spiritual issues. By understanding the spiritual insights behind toothaches, we ca

Dualities such as attachment and abhorrence, kindness and cruelty, greed and benevolence, truth and false are all qualities of the prakruti (the worldly self), and the Self (our real Self) is beyond all duality. The nature of the real Self is non-dual. Thus, our true nature is non-dual! The true nature of the Self is non-dual, but there is Ignorance of the (real) Self Owing to ignorance of the Self, illusion arises, which in turn gives rise to duality. The whole world is imme

Every society in the world undergoes changes. These changes are influenced by the environment, technology, climate, people, interaction, the way we live, and many more factors. And amidst so many changes taking place all around, to find real happiness that remains constant is impossible! Therefore if a human being is in search of real happiness, he should seek happiness from something which is steady, everlasting and eternal, and not from material wealth and possessions, that

‘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 of the Kalyug Era is, we just hear and not heed, we see the sight but have no insight, we flow with dysfunction, even with malfunction but have no compunction. Our fidel

Modern society is extremely demanding and challenging, causing a lot of pressure in our personal and social lives. Particularly, the peer pressure to succeed is intense, and many people struggle to survive in such an environment, wanting to succeed and fearing to fail. But how does success and failure actually happen? Let us explore the facts, to save us from any futile struggle. What is karma? Things you do not wish to happen in life, do they still happen? Why so? It is beca

Every person sees spirituality from a certain angle that fits into his / her viewpoint. But to know what really is spirituality, one may visit https://www.dadabhagwan.org/path-to-happiness/spiritual-science/science-of-spirituality/what-is-spirituality/ Many people believe that worshipping God, listening to religious discourses, performing religious rituals, etc. is spirituality But just think about it - After doing all of this, if not even a single fault of ours reduces in ou

An enlightened person is one who has attained Self-Realization and is on the path of liberation, but they still have miles to go. They remain in the shelter of the Enlightened One, and learn to walk step-by-step and progress on the path of salvation. However, it is more important to know how is an Enlightened being i.e. a Gnani Purush. Being liberated, He is the liberator and the beacon light, who is living life to lift and liberate others!!rnGnani is one who is always in a s

Generally, when someone says it has happened for a reason or everything happens for a reason, it means the law of cause and effect is at play; primarily it has to do with karma!rn rnSo, let us explore the science of karma: Seed of karma (the cause) — This is in the form of our inner intent we’ve made in the past life. So, everything that happens in our current life is a result of our past life deeds. For example, in the past life, you intended that ‘may nice temples/chu

We all identify ourselves with the name given to our body. However, today, we shall try to identify, "Who am I really?" Are you actually a father, a husband, a friend, an engineer, a passenger or a patient? Are you really a father, a husband, a passenger? The truth is that you are a father in relation to your son. You are a husband in relation to your wife; a passenger in relation to a train. So all our identities, everything that we believe ourselves to be is dependent on so

One 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. One who follows the path of truth rises higher and higher, whereas being fake is a characteristic of an inferior human being. Now, we want to progress ahead from where we stand, isn’t i

A friend in need is a friend indeed!rnSearching 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. rnAt one moment of life, happiness is at the top, and in the other moment, comes the turn of unhappiness. But when you give too much importance to one particular thing, life loses its rhythm and hovers just over that one thing only. This is not right because if, f

The eternal supreme consciousness within is the Self. rnParam 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 has been seen or experienced. My Mahatmas (the Self-Realized beings) are in the bliss of the experience of the pure Self.” He explains, “When I give Gnan, there is a direct experie

We 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 Krishna, Lord Rama, and every Lord for that matter has said, “This body is only the outer packing which is temporary and is bound to perish one day. The one which is within, in the form of an eter

While doing something good, even before we realize, the subtle ego of, “I am doing something good’ creeps in into our being. And then, as we interact with people, the ego is constantly fed with internal assertions of, ‘I am so good, yes, I am very good, I am indeed the best!’, which leads one to believe that, ‘I am better than others.’ Consequently, it takes no time for the false pride to develop. The characteristics of false pride are such that one naturally begi

When 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 world, there is not an iota of doership of God in any of it, nor does God meddle at all in anything, no matter what our destiny is. So, if God has no role in our destiny, then whose

Suppose 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 teacher is required. Similarly, suppose somebody wants to become a doctor. Does he himself have to do something or he has to go to some expert doctor, some teacher? He shall need a te

In today's interconnected world of social media, avoiding comparison and feelings of inadequacy can be incredibly challenging. Many of us seek the key to lead a happy and healthy life, free from the torment of constant comparisons, which seem to plague us ongoingly. Effects of Comparison: 1. Misery and Unhappiness: Comparison often leads to a sense of inferiority or inadequacy. While it's okay to be happy for others' successes and confidence, feeling envy or sadness due to th

Living 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. rnThe ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness and enjoying the here and now. Past and future exist in the mind whilst living in the present moment are in

In 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. rnRenowned spiritual teacher of Akram Vignan offers profound insights into recognizing the signs that our ego has taken over and provides practical steps to bring about a transformation towards a more

Many 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 have. Eg. If your see your spouse smile and chat with someone, you feel jealous, and if you see the same thing repeat a few times, it gives rise to suspicion that is my spouse cheating on me. Jeal

Connecting with our higher self certainly helps us live a totally fulfilling lifernThe 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 with the grace of the Enlightened One, effortlessly!!! This knowledge of ‘who really am I’ helps us interact with every person in total harmony because the Self of us all is unifor

Almost 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 the impossible for the sake of this attachment. For instance, when one loves their work so much, one is prepared to put in any amount of effort it takes, even if it means compromising on o

If 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 past life, you will have to bear the fruits of it in this life. You give good, you will receive good; you give bad, you will receive bad, no outside force is responsible for it. This is the s

Self-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 humans as we can accumulate merit karmas. Through the merit karma, human beings can rise spirituality higher and attain Self-Realization. The path to the truth and Self-realisation has e

Dreams 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 prompt questions about their deeper meanings. To fully understand these dreams, we need to delve into their spiritual implications and what they reveal about our soul connections. When

Throughout the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says He resides in every human being. Then, why do people go to temples to search for Him? rnYes 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 any other form known to us? He resides in His true form that is the Soul. But are we able to see Him in our boss, parents, in-laws, foes, friends or each and every one in our life? Just t

Parting is always difficult, especially when one is quite attached to each otherrnBut 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 cross paths in future, there should be no sourness or unhappiness in the hearts of either. How can I let someone go?rnUnderstand that it's Nature's call for you to now rise above your a

Learning 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 can help our children learn from their mistakes is vital for their personal development. Adopting the wrong approach may very well lead to counterproductive results. The key aspects to n

The 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 is reserved for a few close ones only. As a result, as the relationship advances, such peculiar tendencies tend to arise which, if not aware, can make our love hurtful, jealous, retalia

Whatever 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 very precise and exact. No one in this world can escape the fruits of one’s own karma. People end up doing evil as they are not aware of the consequences they’ll have to face in retu

Freedom 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,rn2. Another is the setting desire. Just like the Sun is rising and setting... The rising desires always burn you, whereas setting desires don’t A desire which when starts, gives you burning till you don’t achieve that. You are restless till you do

Generally, 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 scolds us all day long. We get angry when we feel insulted, we get angry when we believe we’ve incurred a loss. And in an attempt to control the other person, also many a times we get ang

There are so many ways to act with kindness toward others. I also think this is a great time to share a few things that we can do to show kindness in our world. Especially now when there seems to be such division. I believe if we lift others, it will affect all. Below I will give 50 simple ways to act with kindness. Feel free to comment below with some ways you can share to promote kindness on this earth. There are many. Here are 50 ideas to Act with Kindness: 1) Pay for the person behind you in line at a coffee shop. 2) Leave a kind note on someone’s car.r