Before we discuss ‘How would we change the world?’ let’s dwell on the objective behind changing the world.
Why would one want to change the world?
•To make it a better place to live in,
•To live a happy and peaceful life,
•To have strong and healthy relationships,
•To get things flow in ... Views: 517
What is humanity?
Humanity refers to the qualities that make us humane; qualities such as kindness, generosity, compassion, love, etc. that reside within and define a human being.
In every person, there lies an instinct to help others, to be gentle and considerate towards feelings of ... Views: 628
“Speech is the echo of inner intent.”- Param Pujya Dadashri
Everyday conversation is essential to several aspects of life such as maintaining relationships (business and personal), building trust and credibility and creating a pleasurable experience for yourself and others. It comes as no ... Views: 448
“Speech is the echo of inner intent.”
- Param Pujya Dadashri
Everyday conversation is essential to several aspects of life such as maintaining relationships (business and personal), building trust and credibility and creating a pleasurable experience for ... Views: 67
When we are not able to obtain the desired results or are unable to attain the desired outcomes in life; when we are hard-pressed from all sides, or we encounter repeated insults and failures; we begin to feel, “I’m not good at anything!” The pressure of circumstances from outside further ... Views: 399
There are two ways we learn things in life:
one is by obtaining information, which is a theoretical way, and
the other is by experience, that’s the practical way.
The mother may constantly teach, and at times, even yell at her baby for playing with fire. However, the baby learns the dangers ... Views: 243
You might be feeling down and sad. And when these feelings run very deep and become intense, and you do not know what to do about them, you might think that the only solution is to end your life. But there is hope for you, and you can get through it. What is important for you to know is that ... Views: 539
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 ... Views: 55
Parting is always painful!
But love demands that we hold the person we love very gently such that we allow things to flow.
Our Love for the Person Who We Love Far Exceeds Our Need for That Person
Agree?! When we love someone very dearly, we are always bothered about that person and not ... Views: 330
To live with the knowledge that you may be partly responsible for someone who has taken their life is a terrible burden. You can be consumed with an array of emotions from self-guilt, self-aversion, anger, despair, frustration and severe depression. It is critical that at this very emotionally ... Views: 371
Yes, you are right!
There is never a tomorrow. No one in the world has seen tomorrow. Whenever you look, it is always today. When there is no such thing as tomorrow, then what is the point? The present time is the now. The time gone by is yesterday which is the past, and tomorrow is in the ... Views: 69
It is a noble thought to keep others happy and to keep our family happy, is considered as one of our
duties also. In order to bring happiness, we do only do not understand that we have entangled
ourselves in worries. We all do not want to have worries but at the same time we will be ... Views: 488
“Those who desire the pleasures of worldly life and have a desire of material things, they should get married; and those who do not like worldly pleasures and are seeking eternal happiness, should not get married” – Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan
If you are decided to follow celibacy for spiritual ... Views: 478
Yes, everyone is eligible for moksha (also known as salvation or nirvana), provided one wants it!
Moksha is a state of complete freedom from all pains, sorrows and sufferings experienced while living in this materialistic world. And to attain this, first and foremost, we make a firm ... Views: 491
The kind of mindset that we possess is largely responsible for shaping our life, our temperament, and our habits too. An open mindset leads to a positive approach to life and it helps us to come out of any given problem with ease, whereas a narrow mindset makes us stagnant and inactive, hovering ... Views: 25
Countless unimaginable and unexpected events, such as plane crashes, road accidents, bombing, fire, floods, earthquakes or even tornadoes, keep happening around the world; causing unnatural death of so many people.
So, is it because of the person’s karma that he or she dies such unnatural ... Views: 456
Countless unimaginable and unexpected events, such as plane crashes, road accidents, bombing, fire, floods, earthquakes or even tornadoes, keep happening around the world; causing unnatural death of so many people.
So, is it because of the person’s karma that he or she dies such unnatural ... Views: 432
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 ... Views: 118
If all of us stop being materialistic, things will run beautifully and the world will become a much better place to live in!
One generally runs after materialistic objects with an intention that by doing so, I will fetch happiness for me and my loved ones. But does that happen? Those who ... Views: 215
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 ... Views: 312
Growing up, we have all been taught the importance of doing good!
The reasons for believing in it, at times, may be different though.
Some believe that doing good will earn us some merit points that can be carried forward into the next life while few others may believe that ‘my good deeds ... Views: 410
Yes, enlightenment and the resultant liberation are indeed our natural state of being!
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, states that
Efforts are needed for the daily mundane life but not for attaining liberation, because liberation is the very nature (natural state) of the ... Views: 144
If everyone attains moksha,...
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says, “If all the Atmas (everyone) attained moksha, this worldly life (sansar) would no longer exist.” But can this ever happen? No, it cannot!
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan explains, “Can a mother and son ever be the ... Views: 436
God did not create us! This distressing stuff of anger-lust-greed-jealousy is our own doing.
The reaction of whatever you do will continue punishing you. I do not have to come to punish you, says God!
When we become angry or experience greediness or feel lustful or jealous, these are emotions ... Views: 342
While wealth and riches are a result of good Karma, it is also true that good karma leads us to spiritual advancement.
Good deeds like:- Donating large amounts of money, doing religious practices, helping the poor, help one bind good karma. And while doing these deeds, in case one’s inner ... Views: 97
The 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: 380
If we understand the Navkar mantra correctly and chant it without any bias or partiality, then our bad karmas will certainly shed and conflicts in our household will diminish. We will be able to overcome the obstacles and difficulties that come in our life with greater forbearance.
I ... Views: 385
Even though it is our past karmas that decide our present destiny, we still have an important role to play in our current life; and that is to make a positive effort in every instance throughout our entire life, and do our absolute best. We do not know what the final outcome will be, do we? So, ... Views: 333
Self-realization indeed is the simplest and the ultimate truth, for it’s regarding our own Self, the real Self, which is ‘Soul’. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, founder of Akram Vignan, the Spiritual Science, says, “The greatest wonder of this world is the Soul. Once that is attained, everything is ... Views: 374
According to Akram Vignan, the Soul is the essence of life energy, separate from the physical body or matter. It represents the purest form of the self, transcending the limitations of the physical realm. The ultimate goal of the Soul is to attain liberation, breaking free from the cycles of ... Views: 119
There 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: 414
The Soul is indeed divine! The Soul itself is God! And it resides right within us!
But in all these years, have we been able to find the divine?
No! That's tyranny.
It is because the divine Soul is invisible. It cannot be seen with physical eyes. It can only be experienced; and that too ... Views: 298
It’s Indeed A Crime To Kill Any Living Being
Even using insecticides and repellants on bugs, insects, cockroaches, etc. is nothing less than a crime. Everything that one experiences in his present life is an echo of what all he did in his previous life. One would not have such echoes if he had ... Views: 305
The worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. One of such examples is marriage and worldly relationships.
Generally, ... Views: 310
We are indeed not our body.
Do you say, “This is my body” or you say, “I am body” - what would you say?
This is my body, right?
So who is saying, “This is my body”?
The owner and the belonging must be separate. If you say, “This is my house”, it means you are the owner of the house. ... Views: 142
Do you know, by believing one’s self to be the doer of karma, one binds new karma?
Even though we are pure Atman, we are ignorant of this fact. This is because from the moment we are born, we believe our Self to be something we are truly not. We believe we are the name and the body, and ... Views: 420
The 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: 399
When we think positively, do we not feel calm and happy? And when we think negatively about anything, do we feel the same happiness?
It is because thinking positively releases positive vibes; whereas thinking negatively releases negative vibes.
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened ... Views: 443
A woman holds a prime position in every person’s life, for the care, the concern, the passion, the strength, sensitivity and support, and the love, energy and happiness that she brings in the relationship. She nurses children, protects the family, serves parents and supports her husband. A ... Views: 627
Self-control is not something that you need to exercise in every little aspect of your life, for this will only irritate your mind. Having said that, a life lived in normality will always lead to peace of mind, happiness in heart and harmony in society.
It is certainly advisable to strictly ... Views: 597
It 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: 25
When one’s intentions in life are wrong, one attains a lower life form, and when one’s intentions are noble or good, one attains a higher life form!
A person who:
1.Commits actions that cause unimaginable damage to others such as setting fire to people’s houses, or burning people alive, ... Views: 364
At 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: 484
At 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: 450
At 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: 40
Countless unimaginable and unexpected events, such as plane crashes, road accidents, bombing, fire, floods, earthquakes or even tornadoes, keep happening around the world; causing unnatural death of so many people.
So, is it because of the person’s karma that he or she dies such unnatural ... Views: 427
The purpose of human life is to render selfless service to others.
Religion begins with a generous nature, and happiness starts from the moment you do something for others. A human is one that gives and takes. He will provide happiness to those who make him happy and bestow misery upon those ... Views: 227
Ambalal Muljibhai Patel, who later became a Gnani Purush (the Enlightened One), sharing his experience of school days, says, “In my maths class, the teacher had asked the students to find the smallest indivisible number, which is common to all other numbers (LCM = lowest common multiple). From ... Views: 273
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 ... Views: 169
Seeking the answer to which is better, being materialistic or spiritualistic, this all depends on what you are looking for in life and for yourself.
Let us look at what both have to offer, and see if this helps you to make up your mind:
● Spiritualism brings inner peace and materialism ... Views: 103