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- Historically how old is Namokar Mantra of Jainism? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanUnfortunately, there is no definite answer found to this question as yet.While there are some who claim this most auspicious and sacred mantra to have been composed by Acharyashri Pushpadanta in 1st century CE, there are some who say it is a composition made by the disciples of Mahavira, having ...
Views: 12 - What is the Science behind Attachment and Abhorrence? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFor infinite times, and in infinite births, we all have suffered in the cycle of attachment and abhorrence. Since we have not been able to understand what attachment and abhorrence is, how it is formed, and how we can get rid of it, we’ve not been able to come out of this vicious cycle of ...
Views: 22 - What is the biggest Obstacle in Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe biggest obstacle in Self-realisation is one’s own pride.There is a positive and negative side of pride. Positive pride does not hurt others, but the negative pride could have a great adverse impact on us, in our life and in our relationships. Pride is an emotion which makes one ...
Views: 25 - Have you ever thought of giving up everything and move to the Himalayas to live a spiritual life? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe currently live in a time period referred to as the 5th era, also known as Displeasing era. In this era, you observe that most people are in displeasure of one kind or the other. And principally, any person who is in displeasure will spread only displeasure in his surrounding. Hence, it ...
Views: 21 - Master Key for acceptance ! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt’s the 21st century! where our minds are often found crowded and struggling with constant thoughts of wanting to change our painful past, imperfect present and challenging future that we think is in store for us! As said by Carl Jung – “We cannot change anything until we accept it. ...
Views: 25 - Does fear really play an important role in our life? Is fear a gift or a sin? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFear does influence our life in a big way for it governs how we feel, behave and react in situations given the specific circumstances that give rise to fear inside us. Fear makes us suspicious, creates anxiety, leads to worries and it ultimately takes away our peace of mind. Few of the most ...
Views: 33 - What is the scientific definition of soul or consciousness or inner personality? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’ We may know about so many things in this world, but do you know we do not know our own Self? That is our ignorance. And due to this ignorance, we keep believing that, “I am the body or I am the name (given to identify ...
Views: 66 - Is Moksha excessively overrated when we cannot recall our last births? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMajority of us cannot recall our past births. Given this fact, it could lead one to think that why at all should one bother for moksha then? And given such a situation, is moksha excessively overrated? The answer is a resounding NO! Moksha means complete and permanent freedom from the cycle ...
Views: 65 - According to our scriptures are life partners destined or do we choose them in our lives? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanYes indeed, according to scriptures, life partners are destined! And we thought I am the smart one to have picked such a good partner for myself ☺. It is our karmas that determine our destiny. If you have created best karma in relation to your life-partner, you are destined to have the ...
Views: 53 - Where do you find a spiritual master who can mend your life? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanI am so glad you asked me this, for I too, just like you, was in search of a Spiritual Master, who could mend my life and put it on the road of progress on the path of salvation. Just then, I met Pujya Deepakbhai, the greatest Spiritual Master, in my eyes!!! The moment I saw him, my head ...
Views: 61 - Happy Diwali! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHappy Diwali! DIWALI is here. And seeing it come, POSITIVITY is in the air! Everyone is in a joyous mood, busy cleaning their homes, decorating their surroundings, putting colourful rangolis, and doing shopping left, right and centre, preparing sweets and delicacies, wearing new and good ...
Views: 90 - What is the scientific definition of soul or consciousness or inner personality? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSoul is in fact an eternal element, present in our entire body, except for hair and grown nails. Soul is not a combination of chemicals and electric pulses in the brain.The most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’ We may know about so many things in this world, but ...
Views: 59 - When does being clingy become a problem in a relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt's wonderful to find a person we love and enjoy being in their company, but the problem transpires when this love for them becomes overly clingy and oppressive. Do you know how does our affection for our loved become so clingy? It is from one’s own lack of insecurity and emotional neediness ...
Views: 80(1 vote) - Are we really someone’s creation? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMany of us have been grown up with the belief that we all are God Almighty’s creation. Since we are a child, we are taught that God is the creator of everything in this Universe, including our very own self. But is this really true? If we are God’s creation, then who created God? If God ...
Views: 68 - What is true and selfless friendship in the best sense? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, all the way from Porbandar, he refused to ask for help… Sudama was a poor Brahmin, who had made a vow that he would never beg for anything. He would make do with whatever he would earn on his own ...
Views: 56 - Which incident made you realise the difference between self respect and ego? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOh! That’s a wonderful story. Come, let me tell you... I always thought self-respect is one of the most important ingredients in a personality. Anything which you yourself do not respect or value, how can you expect it from others? Moreover, right from childhood, I was inclined towards the path ...
Views: 90 - What are the Characteristics of a Pure Soul?" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Modern day science is advancing with great speed and is gaining better and better understanding of what the world around us is comprised of. However, it hasn’t delved too deep ...
Views: 58 - If we dedicate ourselves to God are our bad karmas over? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe Science of Karma The Science of Karma is such that even if one dedicates himself to God, bad karmas will still need to be endured. In life, every one of us, including God Himself, has to undergo the respective effects of bound karmas. No one can escape it! However, by dedicating ...
Views: 64 - Why is that some people are born rich while some struggle their entire lives? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn life, many a times we come across people who are born with a silver spoon, bathed with all the materialistic luxuries and comforts, marking an elegant lifestyle. At the same time, we also come across people, who after innumerable efforts, are not able to achieve much success. Seeing the ...
Views: 97(1 vote) - What according to you is the ideal life that one should live? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAn ideal way to live a human life is by ensuring it is a balanced one, both mentally and physically, by living a life which is fulfilling to us and to those around us as well, a life which has a purpose and makes a valuable difference to everyone we come across. Here are a few suggestions on ...
Views: 65 - What should be the aim in life other than our ambition? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanApart from achieving our personal ambitions in life, we should strive to keep the aim of ‘not to hurt or cause pain to any living being’ too. This is one of the highest principles of human life. I personally believe that I would give others what I would like to receive. I would not like to be ...
Views: 56 - What is the Mystery behind Attachment and Abhorrence? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2019 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: 87 - Can a Person be Spiritual only by Reading Spiritual Books? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe kind of books we read essentially depends upon what we want to extract from our life. And ‘spiritual books’ is one of the important sources that help us evolve as a human being in the spiritual realm! They are one of the best ways to gain spiritual knowledge, real wisdom and right ...
Views: 82 - What is Spirituality in a Married Llife? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says, “There should be a lot of peace between husband and wife. If they hurt each other, then they are not husband and wife at all. That does not happen in true friendship. This (relation between husband and wife) is the highest friendship of all. ...
Views: 94 - Can you be Celibate while in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDo you know celibacy is the king of the body and an extract of the entire living body? A person practicing celibacy maintains good health and also gains good spiritual strength. Such people experience happiness and peace within. They are contented and blissful. They have a wonderful mind that ...
Views: 97 - Why is that some people are born rich while some struggle their entire lives? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn life, many a times we come across people who are born with a silver spoon, bathed with all the materialistic luxuries and comforts, marking an elegant lifestyle. At the same time, we also come across people, who after innumerable efforts, are not able to achieve much success. Seeing the ...
Views: 69 - How does evolution favour humans in a positive level? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanModern science has been talking about evolution and its many aspects ever since Charles Darwin published his paradigm altering book On the Origin of Species in 1859. In this book, he has talked about how living beings evolve over time by the process of natural selection. One of the most ...
Views: 88 - Are We Really Someone’s Creation? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMany of us have been grown up with the belief that we all are God Almighty’s creation. Since we are a child, we are taught that God is the creator of everything in this Universe, including our very own self. But is this really true? If we are God’s creation, then who created God? If God ...
Views: 69 - Is Moksha Excessively overrated when we cannot Recall our last Births? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMajority of us cannot recall our past births. Given this fact, it could lead one to think that why at all should one bother for moksha then? And given such a situation, is moksha excessively overrated? The answer is a resounding NO! Moksha means complete and permanent freedom from the cycle ...
Views: 66 - What was the Spiritual Experience you had in your life that you will like to Share with others? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWith the grace of Pujya Niruma, I attained Self-Realization a few years ago. She gave me the knowledge of the Self, “I am a Pure Soul. And I am totally separate from this body.” She made me understand, “After death, your body gets cremated and your name too becomes a history. But you remain. ...
Views: 58 - How can i Beat my Anxiety ? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe function of mind is to think. But when you think about a situation or a problem as if it is everything in life, then worry takes hold. And when you develop anxiety for too many things at the same time, this gives rise to tension. For example, ‘What will happen if I fail in school? What ...
Views: 85 - Can determination overcome destiny? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMost of us have, at some point, read or heard about, and maybe even experienced the power of destiny. Some say that destiny cannot be changed, modified or escaped. While few others say that no matter how powerful the forces of destiny are, it can yet be overcome through strong, unflinching ...
Views: 47 - Happy Navratri ! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe festival of Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated, vibrant Hindu festivals and it has been designed to worship Mataji (Mother Goddess) for nine nights. There are several mythological stories associated with this festival of Navratri and accordingly, it is celebrated in different ...
Views: 71 - Are people good by nature and is it the circumstances that make them evil ? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is commonly believed that the fault lies with the circumstances; people by themselves are good in nature, but it is the circumstances that they were put in which made them evil. But just think about it… If that was truly the case, it would mean we are mere puppets in the hand of ...
Views: 77 - Do you believe you can overcome addiction by sheer willpower ? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanYes, you can overcome any addiction with sheer will power. Addiction is a result of our own internal wrong beliefs. eg. “Smoking/Alcohol/Drugs are good for me.” And Gnani Purush Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has shown us an easy and scientific way to overcome any kind of addiction or weaknesses; ...
Views: 82 - Do celebrity suicides prove that money does not buy happiness ? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelebrities appear to have it all: fame, money, and a throng of fervent followers - basically everything one aspires for, from the perspective of material life. Despite this, all too often we hear of these very same celebrities suffering from mental illness and deep unhappiness, resulting in the ...
Views: 60 - If I believe my fate is pre-determined and know it already why cant I prevent the causes that cause the events to happen ? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe science of karma It is simply the science of cause & effect. Karmas are the actions (causes) and the fruits of karma are its reactions (effects). The rules of karma are such that when you create karma, the resultant effect comes naturally and automatically. The resultant effect is something ...
Views: 72 - What is Sanchita karma Prarabdha Karma? Are our thoughts and desires also our karma? Is the next birth taken according to these aspects? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSanchit Karma and Prarabdha Karma Sanchit karma are the accumulated karma brought forward from our past life. Such karma are stockpiled at a subtle level in the body. And as each karma materializes and comes into fruition, it is called prarabdha karma (fate). How are our thoughts and ...
Views: 86 - How to move on from a very bad break up even if one loves the other person still? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAttain Self-Realization As Soon As You Can The first thing you need to do is attain Self-Realization!! For details, you may check out https://www.dadabhagwan.org Let’s assume there is pitch darkness in your house, such that you cannot see anything ahead of you. What happens to you then? ...
Views: 168 - My 16 year old daughter is in an open relationship is this ok and should I stop it? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanManaging a teenage child is a very sensitive and a crucial chapter in the life of any parent. In this age, while on one hand children are very curious to explore the world around them, on the other, their friends have a very deep influence over them. This easily draws them into forsaking the ...
Views: 591 - What is the relation between salary and happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSalary implies inflow of money and money is considered to be one of the most important sources to live a happy and prosperous life. This is how one perceives a strong relation between salary and happiness. And based on this perception, one develops a deep attachment and sensitivity too towards ...
Views: 94 - Karma is the fruit of our actions only or is it also the fruit of our thoughts? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIf one is stealing in job, he will get punishment by karmic effect. When somebody is giving some donation, he will get better effect. We get the results of physical karmas (our actions), favorable or unfavorable, in this life itself. And the karmic result of our intention at the time of ...
Views: 103 - What is good karma? What is bad karma? Who defines it? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGood and Bad karma: Good karma is bound when we have intention to make others happy.Bad Karma is bound when we have intention to hurt others. Why did I highlight the word “intention?” It’s because Karmas are bound mainly through intent. It is the inner intent that causes the bondage of ...
Views: 98 - What are the spiritual benefits of celibacy ? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelibacy 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: 154 - How can you be happy when nobody loves you? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTrust me, there can be no person in this world, whom nobody loves! It could be your way of looking at things that makes you think that nobody loves you. Come, let’s investigate... Our thinking has a deep influence on our own self and on others too. When we see the bad experiences in our life ...
Views: 138 - How can I learn to love the real me? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanVery nice question! There is nothing better than loving the ‘real me’ in this entire Universe! But do you know who this real me is? Have you seen it? To love someone, we must first know him / her, isn’t it? Hence, to love the real me, you need to first know ‘who is the real me?’ To know ...
Views: 79 - What should you do if you have an idea of what your purpose of life is? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWell, when you have an idea of your purpose of life, the job is half-done! Yet, the basic and important step to achieve anything is ‘a strong conviction’. For this, you need to ascertain how far your idea of purpose of life is actually right. A Checklist to ascertain whether the Purpose of ...
Views: 74 - Will I be punished by God if I commit suicide? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAt 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 ...
Views: 319 - If the Soul is Pure by nature then how did we enter in this material world? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are six eternal elements in this Universe. The Soul is one of them! The Soul indeed is pure in nature and has infinite knowledge of each and every thing and of each and every period of time in this Universe. Like Soul, Matter too is an eternal element. When these two elements come ...
Views: 84 - Do our actions decide our destiny or is it the other way around? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWell, the general belief is that good actions lead to good destiny i.e. it brings about positive outcomes whereas bad actions lead to our destiny yielding us negative outcomes. Let us understand this a bit more deeply… For example, I do a kind action of donating money to the poor and needy. ...
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