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You are right, anything that is created is sure to get destroyed. At the same time, it is equally true that the Souls are immortal. Letâs understand how... Death is Inevitable to Whatever is Bo Anything that is born has to die, and because there is death, there will also be birth. So death is connected to birth. Wherever there is birth there is death. But who is Born, who Dies?rnThe Soul does not take birth nor does it die. The Soul is a permanent entity. Hence it is free f
In general terms, karma means a human action. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has explained that karma is not merely an action; in fact every karma happens in a 3 stage process. Letâs see how:-rnFor example, rn1.Today, I intend to donate some alms to the needy. This is called a karma seed. 2.Consequently, in my next life, my action automatically will be that of donating alms to the needy. It is because this is a karma fruit i.e. a fruit of the karma seed that I had sown i
When an individual begins to recognise the existence of his soul, and seeks for a way to come into contact with it, and begin to thereby understand the purpose and significance of his life in the larger creation, the first question that comes to mind is ‘how do I do that?’
It is practically a universal experience among religious and spiritual seekers, and even among people who are simply developing some kind of an inner life, that they have an aspiration, a desire to consecrate themselves to some goal, principle or idea, and yet, they struggle with opposing predilections that cause them extreme distress. Some religious devotees, for instance, take on a vow of celibacy as part of their commitment to the religion they follow.
We reflect on the evolution of consciousness, how Life evolves out of Matter and Mind evolves out of Life in Matter. Nothing can evolve that has not been previously involved, just as a tree can develop out of an acorn, because the genetic coding is 'involved' in that seed and under the proper conditions, it carries out the involved instruction set. This leads to the idea that in order for these levels of consciousness to 'involve' into Matter, they must exist somewhere independently.
Morality means to enjoy that which is rightfully ours; that which comes our way naturally and of its own accord. This is the ultimate meaning of morality! When asked in what way should morality be practiced; how should life be lived, Param Pujya Dadashri says, âWe should live life with ethics such that regardless of what happens, no one should be harmed; we should live life with honesty. All the other attributes are encompassed in morality.â Morality means no bad attribut
In a world that often seems governed by chaos and randomness, many people find solace and meaning in the patterns and symbols that emerge in their daily lives. Numbers, in particular, have long been considered a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms. The appearance of specific numbers, especially in moments of contemplation or emotional significance, can feel like a profound message from the universe. Among these mystical numbers, 3333 stands out as particularly po
A person who pushes away his attractions (moha) through his ego can be called âNirmohiâ.rnIn Case Of Nirmohi, Generally The Ego Of âI Am Nirmohiâ Remains rnâNirmohiâ suggests he has reduced everything else, but the ego itself could be still present. If someone insults him or swears at him, he may say, âWhat is it to me?â, but within, his ego still remains. After all, will this ego not have to be removed? The Ego Makes One Heartless And Rigid rnFor example, a p
Certainly yes! rnbut provided it is done with true repentance in our heart and a firm resolve to not do that again. If one wishes to be absolved from bad karma, then âPratikramanâ is the assured path for thatrnPratikraman means: rnTo confess before God that âI have made this mistakeâ,rnWith genuine repentance in our heart, seek forgiveness from God, and rnAsk for strength from God for not doing the mistake ever again.rnThis is called pratikraman! Whenever we hurt any
In this world, almost everyone, in their own means, is aspiring for something higher in life. We are encouraged to get good grades in academics, aim for the gold medal in sports or other competitions, and taught not to give up until we complete a given activity in the best possible way. However, almost all spiritual discourses preach the importance of contentment, and advise us to learn to be happy with whatever we have. Does This Mean That Having High Aspirations Is Counterp
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As long as we remain rooted in the awareness of mind-life-body, we see the world and our existence as a fragmented collection of separate objects, beings and forces and we act as if we are separate and distinct from everything else. The spiritual transformation of consciousness involves a shift of standpoint to that of oneness, where we can see and experience the unity of the entire creation, and can act from the deeper intention of that unified existence.
Just as the electro-magnetic spectrum has ranges below those that we can consciously receive and translate, as well as ranges above those we can utilize, so also consciousness has ranges below and above our limits. The ranges below our limits are called subconscient and inconscient. Those above are called superconscient.
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There is a conservative bias in earthly existence that seeks to preserve established ways of life as a means of providing an element of stability. This principle helps to avoid the chaotic implications of unrestricted change, thereby providing a basis and a certain amount of certainty. This conservative bias is enshrined in the functional methodology of each being, as well as in the very formation of physical matter and the relation of the elements of matter to one another at the atomic level.
There are many times when people suddenly get a true ‘sense’ or a ‘feeling’ about something that is not directly perceptible to their senses. Sometimes one will feel that someone is watching or following, although the person cannot be seen or heard. There is some inner sense, with a wider and more subtle range than the physical sense organs, that can pick up these impressions.
The body has its own consciousness and much of its operation takes place without active mental intervention. However, there is also a serious interaction that takes place so that the mental power can influence, guide, train, direct and otherwise gain at least some control over certain aspects of the body consciousness. Physical training, whether in sports, military training or playing a musical instrument, typing, singing, dancing, art or sculpture, or development of other motor skills, represents one such area of mental intervention.
Whether we describe it as a ‘shift of standpoint’ or a ‘reversal of consciousness’, it is an essential turning point in the development of a spiritual life that the individual adjust both his focus and his interpretation of the life experience to conform, not with the outer view on the surface which is immersed in family, enjoyment, work, and organization of the outer life, but with an inner view that sees the deeper purpose of life and the oneness of the entire creation that develops according to the designs of the Divine rather than from some standpoint of satisfaction of the individual ego-
The wisdom seekers of past ages essentially set forth one overriding dictum “Know Thyself”. Simple enough! We then, however, begin to understand the difficulties involved. Sri Ramana Maharshi poignantly asks us to inquire ‘who am I”? Who, indeed…. For those who live primarily in the exte al surface being, we are an amalgam of the thoughts, feelings, emotions, sensations, instincts, habits and trained responses that make up that surface personality and that all together help us for the ego-consciousness with which we identify.
Everyone has some or the other speciality in him. And your biggest speciality is that you are a human being. Being a human, we are able to observe the reality within our self and come out of all hopelessness. Nature has gifted this power to humans alone! And believe me, there is no better time to make use of this gift than the one when we are completely surrounded by our misfortunes. By the end of this article, am sure you too will be convinced of it.rnSo to begin with, letâ
For the individual living on the surface of his being, interacting with the exte al world, responding to impulsions, pressures, forces and the objects of desire, his inner experience is essentially a reaction to these exte al pressures and an attempt to meet the desires that arise and somehow enjoy one’s life. When he succeeds in obtaining some object of desire, he experiences a short-lived sense of happiness or joy. When things do not work out as he hopes, he may go through experiences of anger, frustration, or depression.
When we take up the question of how to go about changing human nature, we are confronted with the difficulty of that attempt. Instincts, habits, trained responses, ‘nature’ and ‘nurture’ all conspire to maintain the status quo. When we attempt to make any change, we run up against the opposition of this status quo within ourselves, and the fact that the vital being can influence the mind to justify whatever it wants to do, even if those things are diametrically opposed to the evolutionary attempt.
As the seeker proceeds in the path of yoga, it is important that he not misinterpret or misunderstand what he experiences or what the source of the experience may be. Most people confuse the terms Self, Spirit, and soul so that they really cannot appreciate the difference aspects or significances. The traditional paths of yoga frequently set as the goal a liberation from the exte al nature through realization of the Self or Spirit, above, free, independent, unattached to the world and what it has to offer.
When we think about what qualities within ourselves are aids to achieving conscious contact with the psychic being, the soul, we would likely not name ‘enthusiasm’ as one of them. The Mother, however, makes the case for this quality. Those things that motivate us to learn, to expand our capacities, to go beyond our current limits, to reach for something greater and higher than what we are now, are the key to the kind of evolutionary progress that we are attempting to achieve. The motivating force may work in the mind, in the emotions, in the vital level or even on the physical plane.
Agreed! Thereâs seldom someone, besides the Enlightened beings, who does not sin in his mind. And why mind alone, we do wrong to others through our words and actions too. But one who leads a spiritual life is able to quickly spot the wrong done and wash the mistake off before it gets ready to render severe punishment at the hands of Nature.rn rnTo Sin Is Something that One Learns AutomaticallyrnThere is no effort required to learn the art of sinning, isnât it? To hurt som
Liberation! Liberation is the Ultimate Purpose of Our Existence.rnFor centuries, on the sacred land of India, countless saints, Satpurush, Gnani Purush, Vasudevas, Balrams, Chakravarti Kings, Tirthankaras, the perfect embodiment of Omniscience, have been born. These divine beings have not only attained their own liberation, but they have become instrumental in the salvation of millions of others too. They have preached the essence of âreal religionâ to people. The real re
In the Taittiriya Upanishad, the seeker discovers, through intensive tapasya that there are multiple layers, or sheaths, of consciousness that make up the human being. His seeking first discovers the material body, or ‘food sheath’. As he continues he recognises the vital body, or ‘prana sheath’. Next he learns about the mind, or ‘mental sheath’. He continues to discover the ‘causal sheath’ and eventually the ‘bliss sheath’. Each one was successively more subtle than the prior one, and each one was more directly capable of causing the actions of the being.
We are frequently not aware of the state of boredom and its various manifestations within us. We do recognise periods when we feel at a loss and want to do or experience something or distract our minds and we recognise these times as boredom. What we do not necessarily recognise however are the times when we seem busy and active, but actually are trying to compensate for the feeling of boredom. Modern society has habituated us to be always in motion, to be “doing” something, experiencing something, or simply keeping our minds occupied.
When I speak to people about the angels and archangels in particular, I always recommend Archangel Michael as being the first archangel that people should work with if they are just starting out on their angel journey. There is so much that he is able to help you with that it should be mandatory that everyone know about him! Firstly, he is the archangel of protection. Ask him to protect you and you can rest assured that you will be protected. Every morning I ask him to âpro
There are certain beings that occupy specific positions in the hierarchy of consciousness, who inhabit specific planes with a specific define role in the creation. These are essentially ‘static’ beings as they do not ‘evolve’. It is commonly held that, on the contrary, the evolutionary principle is embedded in the earth consciousness. Those beings that aspire to evolve and develop, not remain ‘static’ take birth on the earth.
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When suffering comes, itâs a natural tendency to start searching for Godâs role in such destiny rnHowever, 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.rnSo, if God has no role in our destiny, then whos
Yes, this can definitely happenâ¦rnWhen the time is right, the previous bad karma, by nature, arises, manifests and dissolves. Such is the law of Nature. But whilst we have ignorance of our real form, we believe to be the owner of the name, body, and the ego; and thus continue to charge new karma simultaneously, when the discharge of the old karmas is taking place. Furthermore, we continue to hold opinions that lead us to charge new karma, very similar to the previous bad ka
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All consciousness operates on a continuum with each plane representing certain vibrational spectra that are perceptible to those able to receive and process the vibrations of that plane. We know from research with various beings such as insects and animals of various sorts that they have different ranges that they can perceive and respond to, which may partially overlap with ours, but which may also encompass ranges higher, and lower than what we can deal with as human beings.
When a particular power of consciousness is intended to participate in the evolution in the exte al world, it utilizes the physical body as the foundation or anchor of its action. This fixes its action in the world, while at the same time, imposes limits on the power due to the watering-down effect of having to leave its native, subtler world of unrestricted freedom within its own sphere, and acting within the limits imposed by material nature.
Ideally we want some kind of a pill we can take, some kind of an instant solution, some magic formula that will instantly resolve some difficulty we face when a subconsicent formation has been triggered. We react without any advance warning when this occurs. it is also the source of many deep-seated psychological responses, whether in terms of our emotional response, our physical response, or any habitual patterns we have developed over time. This also includes things such as addictive behaviour, ’emotional eating’, and various forms of co-dependent relationships.
When we generally consider the idea of intuition, we look at some ‘gut feeling’ we may have, or some quick certainty we have about a certain situation and call that ‘intuition’.
In order to distinguish standpoint and nexus of attention, we refer to the Divine Being as either Transcendent, i.e. exceeding the entire manifested universe and containing both the manifest and unmanifest aspects; Universal, i.e. the consciousness that maintains awareness of the universal creation; or Individual, i.e. the consciousness that represents each individual being’s nexus within the universal creation. These are not ‘separate and distinct’ from one another, as they are all aspects of the same consciousness, just seen from different perspectives.
There are several wonderful, high frequency questions that can be asked that open us to living, thinking and acting from a higher frequency "What is needed here?, What it the highest priority here? These are wonderful questions to open personal awareness to unlimited possibilities and to encourage dropping personal agendas of what "should be" Is it possible- that one question can have many answers- all of the perfect? All of them "right" I discovered this magical question, "W
People soul-search to take stock of the situation. It is a kind of self-examination to evaluate, âwhere did I go wrong, why am I behaving the way I am, how do I improve?â It is an internal search done with a deeper meaning for a moral assessment of oneâs self. One looks inwards for answers with an objective to correct oneself. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, has said, âThe world is like a mirror; it reflects (shows) everything exactly the way it is. I
One of the many things that connects us to our fellow beings or for that matter all living beings, is the common experience of pain. We all experience pain in some way or the other, at one time or another. We may try our best, but we can never shield ourselves or our loved ones completely from experiencing pain. It is unavoidable. This is like a viral infection; almost everyone has had it at some point. However, there are people with strong immunity, due to which they general
In the Mahabharata, a story is related that illustrates the inability of anyone to judge an action by the outer form it takes or the result that eventuates. The birth of Bhishma is related in the Adi Parva. Prince Shantanu fell in love with a beautiful woman he met and asked her to marry him. She agreed on the condition that he never question any of her acts. She gave birth successively to a number of sons, and immediately took them to the River Ganga and drowned them, one after another. This went on for a number of times.
A Spiritual Seeker Needs a Master who has the Right Knowledge to GuidernMaster is the Guide! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains:rnIf you want to go to the station from here and get lost on the way, will you not have to ask someone for help? Whom would you ask? The one that knows the way is a Guru (a Master). If along the way, you encounter someone who knows the way, then you will reach the station quickly, will you not?rnMaster is One who is Familiar with
When we are fixed in the exte al personality we take our cues about our role in life from our family, our friends, the social and economic environment and, with that framing, our particular interests and aptitudes. As a child we may want to emulate people in uniforms and thus, may want to be a pilot, or a service technician, or any of a number of ‘uniformed’ professions. As we mature, we begin to hear advice about what education we should receive and what career path we should follow. Much of this revolves around income potential and status.
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In 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 and every being. So come, letâs understand the facts by seeing through their vision.... Atma is an ElementrnElement means what?... rnThe Enlightened One explains:rnWhat is the definition o
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