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The assumption that someone can control your destiny is preposterous. Because if anyone was able to control the destiny of others then wouldn’t parents change the destiny of their children when they are suffering? Anyone would change the pain and suffering of their loved ones if that were the case, isn’t it? rnWhat is destiny? Destiny is everything that happens to a person throughout their entire life. This includes the formation of their body, their thoughts, their acts,

Gossip means needless discussion. The effects of gossips are grave, especially when the discussion is regarding people.rn rnGnani explains...rnIt is meaningless to talk about someone else. Moreover, one shouldn’t talk about another person in his / her absence. And if you have to, then say something positive about the other person. “Really?! what happened then? What did s/he do?” Trying to know who did what is all gossip, trying to narrate useless stories about someoneâ€

rnWe have all heard the phrase that every cloud has a silver lining. That is definitely true about the fast and competitive pace of current times. Every-day stress and pressure make us more conscious about our physical, mental and spiritual health to balance our personal and professional lives and that is our silver lining! Yoga classes, meditation classes, naturopathy, body cleanses, etc. are very much in demand and in fact, there is a thriving industry supporting and provid

In the Sankhya Yog of the Bhagvad Gita i.e. Chapter 2, Verse 27, Lord Krishna explains:rnjātasya hi dhruvo mṛityur dhruvaṁ janma mṛitasya charntasmād aparihārye ’rthe na tvaṁ śhochitum arhasirnmeaning:rnDeath is certain for one who has been born, and rebirth is inevitable for one who has died. Therefore, you should not lament over the inevitable. Here, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan gives us a deep insight into the matter. He says,Death is Inevitable to Whatever is Bo

Salvation means Moksha, the ultimate liberation.rnOne has been traversing through this cosmos (Universe) for endless lifetimes with birth and death being inevitable. Self-ignorance veils one’s real identity, thereby not allowing one to gain freedom. A person constantly keeps binding karma, good and bad, and as a result, constantly keeps suffering its effects, good and bad. And finally, when he yearns to come out of the cycle of birth and death and attain permanent happiness

For cross country journey, the most chosen setting of transportation is bus or train. Because buses do not have toilet features, traveling in buses may put a lot of exertion. But today'buses are equipped with all the current facilities necessary for distant traveling. Luxury buses are filled with all the amenities, from bedding, toilets to TV and wireless possibilities, helping to make touring for people a lot more enjoyment and relaxing. A Coach rental support can also be em

What are the signs of a person who has Self-realized God?rnA person is said to have Self-Realized when he realizes that the Self i.e. the real ‘I’ is the Supreme Soul (Parmatma / God), and not the body or the name that the world identifies himself to be.’ A Self-Realized being has attained this real knowledge of the Self. The prominent signs of a person who has Self-Realized are:rn●God (i.e. the Soul) has manifested in such a person. Therefore, he has constant awarene

An Enlightened One, also known as the Spiritual Master / Spiritual Leader is One who has a constant awareness of the Self i.e. the Pure Soul. He is free from anger, pride, deceit, greed, attachment, and abhorrence. In His presence, everyone experiences immense harmony and peace. His words touch people’s hearts, and each one can experience a tremendous result of His said words. A Spiritual Master brings a closure to the problems that come to him by giving answers to the sati

Ever since I met the Enlightened One, who I saw was so keen to see everyone progress spiritually. I happened to land up in one of His satsangs. And as I listened, I liked it very much, ‘It was very nice teaching indeed!’ The Enlightened One and His enlightened words delighted me and inspired me to be more and more involved with the spiritual practice that he was explaining. Even today, as one sees Him put in his best sincere efforts for us, so that we don’t get stuck an

In general, people believe that karma means going to work, performing meritorious deeds, doing charity, religious activities, etc. However, the Self-realized (Gnani) call this ‘karma-phala’ (the fruit of karma), as it’s a result of karma and not the original karma. The gross karmas, which can be seen and experienced through the five senses, are all karma-phala or discharge karmas only.rn rnWhen asked, what is the definition of karma?, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlig

Yes, I do! In fact, I have the knowledge that, ‘I am indeed a Soul, an entity distinct from my physical body.’rnI too, like you had this question on my mind for a long time and it would make me wonder who really am I? We all have an awareness of our body consciousness. But where can we learn about the Soul and how it is distinct from the body? After searching long and hard, I came across https://www.dadabhagwan.org/ On this website, I found some very interesting things to

Many believe jealousy denotes love. Is that true?rnNo, 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. rn rnJealousy is when you're worried that someone's trying to take what you have.rnEg. 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 m

Every person is in search of happiness. We get attached wherever we get joy, even if it is only for a while. rnWe look for friends, family, or any kind of relationship that can make us happy. When we get attached to some person, we feel quite glad for a while. But unfortunately, no two minds in the world go together. Soon, misunderstandings, mismatches and miscommunications creep into the relationships and make our life complex.rn rnWhen one suffers too much, he then tries to

What is Ego?rnParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, defines ego: rn“Ego is to claim to be something you are not. One does not know who he really is, and hence claims to be what he is not. That is called ego. Ego lies in the belief of, ‘I am John.’ rn‘I’ (the real Self) is not John (please insert your name here). Yet, we believe ‘I am John’. That is called ego! rnIf one believes, ‘I am a Pure Soul’, then there is no ego. What is Egoism? rnIt is tha

Yes, definitely!rnLove for all humans, love for every living being is indeed spirituality. rnThis is the love for the Supreme Soul that’s residing within each living being, hence there’s equal love for everyone! This Love is very Different from What we get to See in this World.rnThis love arises from the Supreme Soul which is our real Self. Hence there’s no expectation or any kind of selfish interest in it. It does not look for faults of anyone. It never changes or wave

How?rnIn newspapers and on news channels, day in and day out, we get to hear about hundreds of unimaginable and unexpected events that take place in the world, such as plane crashes, bombings, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. causing innumerable unnatural deaths. People who had no plans to be there somehow get caught in the mishap and end up becoming a victim of it; while few who were very much there, for some reason got out of that place at the last moment and it saved th

The Supreme Soul is present in every living being. rn“What is the nature of the Soul? To see the dharma (function) of everything; to see who is performing what function and how that function is being performed. To ‘see’ - this is the function of the Soul”, says Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being.rn rnTo See and to Know are the divine functions of the SoulrnIt is essential to comprehend these qualities of ‘seeing’ and ‘knowing’ in order to know wha

Yes!rnLet’s understand how... Anyone who already has a Guru, whom one follows, would agree that:rnGuru is a treasure of knowledge, that shows us the right path all the way, and helps us cross this ocean of life. He is a beacon of light that ensures we don’t get lost; a towering structure of faith that stands firm in the middle of the sea (our life), warning and guiding our ship (us) through every difficulty, and never letting our hope to die. Guru is the lighthouse that s

Letting go of the ego is called freedom.rnThings in our life run much more smoothly thereafter. It’s the ego that always gets in the way and disturbs the smooth flow of things. Whenever we interfere in any matter, be it merely through our opinion even, it’s actually our ego at play, and that’s what disturbs the natural flow of things; and consequently we upset the outcome as well. And to top it all, when things go wrong, it’s the natural tendency of the ego and the in

In the intricate tapestry of nature, there exists a phenomenon that has puzzled and intrigued many: the stink bug. These small, shield-shaped insects have garnered attention not only for their distinctive odour but also for their curious behaviour and symbolism across various cultures. Beyond the realm of entomology, the stink bug phenomenon offers spiritual insights that delve deep into the interconnectedness of all living beings and the lessons they impart. Understanding t

Gnani, the Enlightened One, explains: rnSuppose we take a block of wood on which a lot of mud is stuck onto it and we put it in a pond of water. It will sink right down, isn’t it? Now, as the mud keeps dissolving, the block of wood will gradually come up. When all of the mud is removed, the block will float on water. This is how the coverings on the Soul also dissolve. One after another, covering over the Soul opens up, and one is born as a one-sensed, then two-sensed, then

Enlightenment is a privilege for every living being in this Universe. However, enlightenment (Self-Realisation) can be attained only when in a human life form. That is why human birth is considered extremely auspicious. “The essence of human life is to come into one’s nature of the Self (Soul), get awakened and remain only in ‘Self’.”– Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, founder of Akram Vignan. rnEnlightenment means to become free from the worldly suffering and experience

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being has said:rn“All the religions in the world are relative and of varying standards. Everyone finds an appropriate standard depending upon his or her spiritual development. However for the real religion, the religion of the Self, you will have to go ‘out of standard’. Only after having passed and accepting all the standards, does one become the supreme Self!” In this world there are so many religions. Many will say we have

You yourself can check it out! Have you ever experienced it in your case or seen someone else ‘getting healed by taking revenge’? No, it can never be! One can never remain happy by inflicting pain on someone else - that’s Nature’s law. Hence revenge certainty does not heal.On the contrary, revenge opens the doors to limitless suffering for endless time. Let’s see how…rnThe sorrow, pain or an insult could invoke a fire of revenge in one’s mind, and if given wind,

You mean to ask, if you stay patient and trust Shiva, then will He fullfill your desire? rnNo! It’s not so. Yes, if you stay patient and trust Him, you will fulfill Shiva’s desire for sure ☺ What is Shiva’s desire?... that we Be like Him!rnShiva is detached and desireless. He doesn’t need anything, nor does he have any condition that you worship me, you trust me; and only then I will fulfil your desire. He just wants that we all, like Him, become detached and desire

Since a man died under your car, a feeling of guilt will naturally come. rnHowever, feeling guilty will neither help dissolve the bad karma of yours nor will it allow you to live in peace. Negative karma can be effectively reduced with the true Knowledge, precisely in the same way as a disease can be treated with its perfect antidote! So today, let’s gain some understanding of this true knowledge…rnPRATIKRAMAN –– a powerful spiritual weapon to erase one’s bad karmas

The easiest way is the Akram way! So come, let’s understand it in some detail today... The Enlightened One says:rnThe opposite of truth, integrity and straightforwardness is deceit. Lies, tricks, exaggerated talk, etc. are all traits that walk in the opposite direction of straightforwardness, and therefore, they do not allow us to stay true to yourself and your values. (In the past), the personality has been so created. Therefore, right now one cannot help stop such behavio

No, this world shall never be without the living beings! In this world, the number of living beings always remains constant.If even a single living entity were to increase or decrease, the entire arrangement of Nature’s plan would come crashing down. The world runs naturally. Everything is in its own natural state. Nothing has ever left its nature. Everything in the Universe functions according to the laws of Nature. This preserves the integrity of the world. The population

When a lot of troubles come together in life, know that we’ll certainly get out of it one day! rnAnd until then, the most important thing to do is: ‘Firmly resolve that come what may, I shall not get depressed.’ Be strong! Remind yourself of the example of a butterfly being born. To become a butterfly, it goes through various phases – from an egg to larva, and from larva a pupa. The pupa needs to get strong before it can become a butterfly. For that, it is given to fa

Equanimity as a virtue is a life free from pain, suffering and inner suffocation.rnIt means freedom from attachment and abhorrence towards anyone or anything i.e. one neither has attachment towards those who offer him flowers nor any hatred towards those who may choose to insult him. Such is the virtue of equanimity. One remains neutral and balanced in every situation, be it good or bad. “Equanimity is when abhorrence does not arise during the circumstances of abhorrence an

Mankind is born neither to suffer nor to enjoy, one is born to finish their individual karma.rnWhatever misery befalls us is the result of our own karma. And whatever we enjoy is also the result of our karma. We suffer the consequences of the bad deeds we’ve done and enjoy the fruits of the good deeds done, one by one, as each karma keeps unfolding upon maturity, one after another. For instance, we may plant corn which thrives and grows tall. However, when our bad karmas co

Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the founder of Akram Vignan and an Enlightened being, says, we all are really a pure Soul. But because of ignorance of our real Self, we believe ourselves to be the owner of the body and the name given to identify the body. Following this ignorance, we wrongly believe ourselves to be the ‘doer’ of every task that gets done through the body. Because of this false belief, we charge karmas. And for this reason, we continue to take rebirths in one of

The Soul cannot be seen with physical eyes nor can it be completely described in words.rnNot being able to comprehend this subtlest and the most profound element in the Universe, which happens to be our own real form (the Self that we really are); we are surrounded by endless thoughts like, ‘What must be the Soul like? Is it in the form of light? If so, how is its illumination like?’ The true Vision of this Soul that transcends all imagination can be attained only through

No, tobacco cannot stop you from beginning your spiritual awakening. So, attain Self-Realization! It will in fact open up the right way to stop your intake of tobacco. When you’ve overcome your habit of smoking, you will enjoy pursuing the goal of ultimate liberation, without any distractions, having your total focus on it! rnParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being, has said, ‘To realise that an addiction is bothering me in reaching my goal or is making me complete

Lack of discretion and humility is what stops us from being a good human being. In Today’s Families, the Root of All Burning Questions Is This Lack of Discretion and HumilityrnWhen not an iota of discretion and humility can be seen in our speech and conduct, from this we can understand what kind of values we have and what kind of essence is in us. ‘Discretion and humility amongst family members is actually our family’s reputation.’ This is a worldly essence. But at ho

What is Ego?rnParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, defines ego: rn“Ego is to claim to be something you are not. One does not know who he really is, and hence claims to be what he is not. That is called ego. Ego lies in the belief of, ‘I am John.’ rn‘I’ (the real Self) is not John (please insert your name here). Yet, we believe ‘I am John’. That is called ego! rnIf one believes, ‘I am a Pure Soul’, then there is no ego. What is Egoism? rnIt is tha

“Our intellect should be used to help the other person. The one who conducts his worldly affairs in a manner that causes least clashes at home, in business, or anywhere else is called an intelligent person”, says Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being; whereas application of intellect to make big spiritual talks, merely to impress upon others as a spiritual scholar, is a form of over wiseness. That’s said to be an abuse of intellect. Silence is a better instrum

The difference between freedom, enlightenment and liberation from the perspective of spiritual science is as follows:.rnFreedom rnReal freedom is when, ‘even if there is suffering all around you, yet you are free from all worldly suffering and misery.’ One experiences freedom from: rnThe effects of anger, pride, deceit and greed. rnAll pain and unhappinessrnAll bodily pains and suffering rnAll suffering brought on by external circumstances.rnOpinions, arguments and confli

The cycle of birth and death is extremely painful for all. There is immense pain that one has to undergo every time one’s death happens and again at the time of his / her next birth. Only with an enlightened view, one can see the reality as is!Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan asks, “The body is slowly dying every second, but do you realize this?” He explains, “The world is never void of fear for even a moment. And for whatever time one does not have any fear, he is living in

Ramadan is the most sacred Islamic month, during which Muslims escalate their good deeds. With fasting, they maximize their efforts by performing extra prayers and offering charity to needy people. For them, it is the best time to embark on the sacred Umrah journey. No doubt, the Haram’s yard is always crowded with humans, performing tawaf and sai. But during Ramadan, the crowd is too large. Why do Muslims Prefer Performing Umrah in Ramadan? The sacredness of Ramadan is

The reason why you fear the fragility of life is because you believe you are the owner of something that is really not yours, and believing so, you derive pleasure and pain from it. Suppose you enter into a house that is not yours, would you not be apprehensive and nervous? You would be afraid of what if someone gets upset with me and throws me out. But if you are in your own home, would you be afraid? Of course not! You would be very much at ease and at peace since it’s yo

In the ignorant state (where there is ignorance of the Self), our thoughts do define who we are. But when we get ‘Self-Realized’, our thoughts then do not define us anymore. Isn’t that amazing?! Our mind is just a reflection of thoughts from the past life. In our past life, we happened to get totally engrossed in certain thoughts, and those formed a tuber in the mind. Then, in this life, the same thoughts arise from the tuber and once again we get engrossed and bind fur

These are good questions and ones that from time to time trouble many of us during our life! rnA disturbed mind makes us feel cluelessrnKey factors that contribute to you feeling like this could be: Feeling insecurernLack of confidencernHesitative naturernNo Direction in lifernLack of MotivationrnUnable to cope up with the competitionrnNo job satisfactionrnDistracted mind rnThe company you keep, and rnThe most important one is: the unfolding of demerit KarmasrnPut in your bes

Our ego gets easily bruised because we have kept a wrong belief for countless lives! An odd start from me, let me introduce it to you one by one. What would that wrong belief be? If I call you by your name, let’s suppose it’s John (you may please insert your name here), and ask you, “Are you really John? Is that your real identity?”, you may reply, “Yes of course, I am John and that is my identity.” But are you John or your name is John?rnWhen we say, ‘My hair,

Spiritual awakening is never a sad experience!rnSpiritual awakening means the awakening of our Atma. In other words, it is the realisation of ‘who am I’. It’s about uniting with one’s real Self i.e. the pure Soul. rnThe Soul is permanent in nature and is made up of never-fading bliss. When one realises that, ‘I am a Pure Soul’, one tastes permanent happiness. What is our real Self? rnParam Pujya Dadashri, founder of the Akram Vignan movement, says, rn“The true m

What is Ego?rnParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, defines ego: rn“Ego is to claim to be something you are not. One does not know who he really is, and hence claims to be what he is not. That is called ego. Ego lies in the belief of, ‘I am John.’ rn‘I’ (the real Self) is not John (please insert your name here). Yet, we believe ‘I am John’. That is called ego! rnIf one believes, ‘I am a Pure Soul’, then there is no ego. What is Egoism? rnIt is tha

Happiness, logically speaking; is a most illogical, yet a supremely mystical state of mind and emotion, that rejuvenates almost everyone who experiences it. Though seldom, it is extremely powerful to dissolve the barriers of space and time. It can reverse the irreversible dimension of ‘Age’ by converting apprehensive and pensive adulthood to jubilant and ecstatic childhood in a fraction of time. Can money buy happiness?rnBefore answering this question, our mind just gasps

Let’s explore a scientific answer to your question of why each one of us is unique, and hence none of us match with each other. Each one of us is standing at a different point, at a given point of time, on the path of evolution, based on our development. Hence, this results in making us very much unique. The natural flow of progression of an embodied Soul in this world rnWe all travel on our evolutionary journey differently. Let’s see how... The Soul is what we really are

The world of digitalism and social media networking has changed our real life interactions. Their attractive looks and features draw us towards their addiction. With a sharp rise of various social media networking platforms and the Internet, having virtual friends is the new norm. Technology has progressed to the point that being in touch with someone staying miles away is just a swipe away! We are driven by such friendships as they make us feel happy and satisfied. As mainta

The Enlightened One explains: There are three divisions in our self:rnThe outer part is made up of:rnFive senses, rnMind (the gross mind where thoughts arise), rnThe physical body (the brain is part of it), rnSpeech. The inner part comprises of:rnMind (Mann, the subtle mind)rnIntellect (Buddhi)rnConsciousness (Chitt)rnEgo (Ahankar)rnBeyond that is the real Self, the Soul. Really speaking, we all are a Pure Soul. In any inner action that takes place in our self, the four compo