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- How can spiritualism help to combat the impacts of COVID-19? - by Submitted on May 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOver the last few months, life has changed for everyone worldwide, due to the outbreak of Covid-19. There has been an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty as the lockdown has put a hold on everything, right from personal to social and to work life too. Given the level of ambiguity and ...
Views: 427 - Has this lockdown, in any way, changed your perspective on life, lifestyle, life goals, and spirituality? If yes, then please elaborate your experience. - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLife was a routine all along, doing mundane jobs through the day, and going to sleep, only to wake up the next day and follow the same old schedule day after day. But as the lockdown put a stop onto the routine, it gave me time to take a pause and reflect on a few questions that I asked myself: ...
Views: 382 - How do we keep ourselves away from negative Souls? - by Submitted on May 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere are all types of people in this world: some who inspire us and some who bring us down. One generally comes into contact with different kinds of people, which gives one an opportunity to recognize those who are good to be around with, and equally important, identify the negative ones so ...
Views: 663 - How do you search your soul to know the real you? - by Submitted on May 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen all your wrong beliefs are fractured and you acquire the right belief that “I am a Pure Soul”, you know the real You. This is referred to as Samyaktva. This right belief, through which you can see the Soul, is called ‘Samyak Darshan’. You cannot see the Soul with your physical eyes or any ...
Views: 401 - Can Love for Materialistic things bring Lasting Joy and Happiness? - by Submitted on May 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone feels a sense of happiness based on the set of beliefs one carries.. For instance, if I have a belief that branded clothes show status, I would feel happy shopping branded clothes and things. For the same, the other person may have belief that wearing new clothes is important; hence ...
Views: 417 - WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO KEEP MY MIND PEACEFUL IN A NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENT? - by Submitted on May 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur mind is the part of an internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. The daily life can be busy, hectic and overwhelming. It is constantly on the go with thoughts, memories, and emotions. Finding peace of mind in the modern world is a significant challenge. And not knowing how to ...
Views: 379 - I lost someone very close to me how can I find peace in life? - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParting 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: 390 - How does karma work? Should we sit down not take revenge and let karma do its role? If yes how do we get that desired peace of mind during those days? - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe law of karma is fairly simple, yet, it becomes difficult to digest. It governs every aspect of our lives, yet it eludes our understanding in difficult circumstances. How does karma work, and while karma plays its role, how are we supposed to respond to it, so that we get that desired peace ...
Views: 513 - What are the steps one should take at the beginning to go towards the enquiry of the Real Self along with reading spiritual scriptures and teachings of Enlightened Masters? - by Submitted on May 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur ancient scriptures and the great works of some highly spiritual Saints help us gain very good insight on the path of enquiry of the Real Self. The teachings of the Enlightened Masters further uplift our consciousness so that we can be better equipped to know the real Self. But what about ...
Views: 439 - WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MONEY IN HUMAN LIFE IS IT TRUE THAT MONEY IS LIFE? - by Submitted on May 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur goal in life is to seek happiness, and the common understanding is “Money brings happiness.” Come, let’s verify whether this understanding is right… Looking at our ever-increasing materialistic needs, the never-ending list of our desires, and the continuous competition to race ahead ...
Views: 297 - My life feels all over the place and I dont know who Iam or what this world is? How do I find my answers? - by Submitted on May 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanUp and down round and round; with Criss-cross mind, wobble around; Thou there, but not there; tangled and twisted… The life goes like this round and round. This is how the life of most of us can be defined today! And the sooner we find the right answers to this problem, better it is for our ...
Views: 385 - What solace satisfaction do you feel by doing meditation when you already know that you cant control the incessant thoughts? - by Submitted on May 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur thoughts are related to our overall mental well being as they are the ones that determine our state of happiness or sadness! Thoughts are mere projection of the mind, which acts like a radar, presenting various kinds of information based on what it feels is going to happen. This ...
Views: 332 - Iam a teenager who wants to be a celibate person throughout my life for spiritual reasons, should I completely disregard marriage? - by Submitted on May 01, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“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: 533 - How does our success affect our spiritual wellness? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanKnowing How to Conduct Ourselves at the Time of Success Determines Our Spiritual Wellness. Spiritual wellness signifies a state of being in good spiritual health that is maintained as an actively pursued goal. And the barometer of this wellness is equanimity! Equanimity means no attachment and ...
Views: 378 - Is inner peace above the luxuries one possesses? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMaterialistic 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. ...
Views: 523 - Where does desire lie in pursuit of spirituality? Where does this desire for reality being absolute emerge from? Do you forego it or pursue it? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Eternal Light Of Absolute Knowledge Manifests Within, Only When... ...one’s all needs and desires are completely dissolved! God (Absolute Knowledge) only manifests in those who’ve become absolutely desire-less. On the path of spirituality, we may come across people who have no desire for ...
Views: 420 - What is the ultimate purpose of our lives Saints are saying that the ultimate aim of one’s life is eventually to realize God. What is the need to take birth as a human being and why should we realize God? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHow can I really be free from all miseries? – Live this life to know just this!” - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan. The law of karma is pretty straightforward - When you give happiness, you get happiness. And if you give suffering to others, you get suffering in return. So, from the moment we ...
Views: 381 - Can an enlightened person remove the sufferings of other people? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOne 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 ...
Views: 575 - How long have you been involved with spiritual practice? Which processes do you implement Are you satisfied with the pace of your progress? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEver 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 ...
Views: 427 - How do I get rid of unwanted emotional attachments? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHumans are emotional beings. We often use our emotions, in conjunction with our intellect, to make sense of the world around us. From choosing our friends to deciding what to do over the weekend, we exercise the option which makes us feel happy, excited, valued or cared for. But there are ...
Views: 379 - Is getting Moksha and going to heaven one and the same thing? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo, it is not the same thing. Each is a different destination! Once a person attains Nirvana i.e. the last death after which there is no rebirth, the Soul goes to Moksha and resides forever in the Siddha Kshetra. Only the Absolute liberated Souls are able to reach this place! They are not ...
Views: 391 - Is lust something you are born with or something you develop? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhether lust is something one is born with, or it is something that one develops at a later point, lust is after all lust; it is harmful anyways! Therefore, it is important for one who is born with lust to look for an effective way to come out of it; and one who is wanting to develop lust must ...
Views: 644 - Is karmic debt transferable? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo.It is not transferrable. You have to suffer the fruits of karmas yourself, be it the good ones or the bad ones. You cannot give it to others nor can anybody take this away from you! If you want to take away your mother’s bad karma and add it to your karma, that will not happen. If ...
Views: 462 - Does Karma exist or everything comes in life eventually? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat is it that makes one an established, a powerful or the most influential person in any field? Some say it is hard work while some say it is sheer dedication; for few it is sacrifice that leads one there and few others believe it is talent, many attribute it to one’s good-luck and many ...
Views: 508 - Are our positive or negative thoughts our karma? or our actions our karma? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“The external actions may be good or bad. That does not bind karma. What causes bondage of karma is your inner intent. Therefore, be aware of the inner intent and do not spoil it” – Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the founder of Akram Vignan. Every single aspect of our present life, including our ...
Views: 642 - As per the teachings of Vipassana, is it true that we are not supposed to get attached to any situation but go with the flow of life? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLord Buddha says, All sankharas are impermanent. When you perceive this with true insight, Then you become detached from suffering; This is the path of purification. So, you are right! We are indeed not supposed to get attached to any situation and we must go with the flow of life. But ...
Views: 378 - What according to you is the difference and the connection between morality and ego and how do they support or prevent you from leading a happy life? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMorality 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, “We should live life with ...
Views: 345 - Are there limited numbers of souls or are they increasing or decreasing? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo, there has never been an increase or decrease in the number of Souls in this world. They are the same in number, as they have always been! Not a single Soul has increased and not a single Soul has decreased. That is how the world is... There are a total of three divisions: 1.In the ...
Views: 502 - Why did God give me a punishment by making me sexual? I get attracted to girls and I do not want to do so, what should I do? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanVery few people in this world are aware about what they do every day, therefore be proud of yourself that you are able to do such a self-assessment. A person who realizes his shortcomings always comes out them. Solution to your problem is not that difficult. Mainly, you just have to repent ...
Views: 890 - How to get rid of Internet Addiction? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanComing out of the Internet addiction is like walking out of a jail and stepping in the real happening world around us. The real world is truly delightful and much more natural too! In this 21st century, no doubt Internet is one of the most important tools for our daily use. But it definitely ...
Views: 579 - Why is it said that Liberation is possible in Human Life only? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLiberation can be attained only from the human life form... There is no other life-form besides the human that has the privilege of being granted the right to ultimate liberation (moksha). Of the four life-forms namely, animal kingdom, hell, heaven and the human form, it is only through the ...
Views: 367 - Is it important for the enlightenment seekers to practice solitude and silence? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, the reason why enlightenment seekers want to practice solitude and silence is to still their mind. However one should check that by doing so, did my mind really become silent, did it stop wandering here and there? If yes, there is some meaning in it and one can and must pursue ...
Views: 401 - What is the reason behind offering flowers fruit etc to God at temples? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere are many reasons which inspire devotees to make offerings to God or deities in temples. But ultimately, it is our faith that draws us to make any offering to God. And this very faith of ours in turn produces results. The stronger our faith, the greater are the results. Some of the ...
Views: 446 - How can we be sure that we are carrying the seeds of past karma into our present life time? How do we even know if we or our soul as they say existed prior to our current lives? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSo often, we experience that suddenly some unexpected or unwanted event happens in life. For instance, a sudden avalanche sweeps hundreds of people away or an epidemic takes upon a huge toll; some die at the time of birth while some are born disabled; a few of us easily achieve a successful ...
Views: 362 - Lord Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita 15-7 that everyone is part of Him and in 15-15 He says that He resides in Everyone’s heart. Can these two insights help us in resolving present crisis of religious identities? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCrises of religious identities have always existed in the world to a lesser or greater extent Considering the varying level of spiritual development in different human beings, the reason behind the wide range of religious identities is perfectly understandable. They provide the necessary ...
Views: 381 - If all Souls get enlightenment will this world be without living beings? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo, 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: 372 - What Do You Mean by Virtue? How Is It Important to Lead a Happy and Righteous Life? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanVirtue refers to a steadily cultivated moral habit by responding to given situation in a manner such that it results in cherishing a particular important value of life. It is one’s moral excellence, marked by a well-developed and established character, evidently carrying the quality that is ...
Views: 544 - How does the internet contribute to a human’s positive outlook in life? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAs we all know, internet has turned out to be one of the most important and influential tools in people’s life today. No doubt there are certain disadvantages of this facility, but despite the negatives, one cannot deny the enormous good it has brought about all over the world. So, like ...
Views: 445 - Why is celibacy good for both our mind and spirituality? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur body is connected to our mind and Soul. Therefore, a healthy body is indicative of the healthy state of our overall well being. Now, we all know that by doing regular workouts, making conscious changes in our diet and improving our overall life-style, we can bring about good changes in ...
Views: 468 - Is selfishness a required ingredient to personal happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNot at all; in fact, it is the other way round in worldly life! Various philosophies, religious scriptures, school teachers and our very own spiritual Guru too, have always emphasized on cultivating selflessness in every sphere of life. They preach, teach and nurture in us the moral value of ...
Views: 401 - How do modern spiritual people deal with the necessary evil called the smartphone? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIf you use the smartphone to support your spiritual efforts then this technology is indeed very helpful. However, if you misuse or watch inappropriate things, or over-communicate with others, or play games with addiction, then this technology will eventually destruct your mental composure and ...
Views: 419 - How can i get the thought of committing suicide out of my mind? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe best thing is you want to get the thought of suicide out of your mind. And where there’s a will, there is always a way! So come, let’s ponder over how we make this possible... First of all, why do you tend to plan suicide? I’m sure there must be some disturbing reason for it. But do you ...
Views: 577 - Why do I feel so alone in life? Is it because I am alone? How can I stop feeling this way? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBeing alone doesn’t always mean that one internally feels alone. Many people are seen alone but they are quite happy and satisfied from within. Yes, one certainly does not do well if one feels alone! It is because we humans generally need social relationships to remain deeply satisfied at a ...
Views: 614 - Despite of praying to God, why do i still feel uneasy due to my negative thoughts? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan1.No, no, we don’t have to get afraid of negative thoughts. 2.We do not have to come into any kind of suffering either, for it won’t help us get anywhere. 3.Rather we must maintain awareness when such thoughts arise. 4.The moment negative thought for some third person arises in our ...
Views: 402 - If we are the pure consciousness -the Atman, then who is the doer of Karma? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo 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: 471 - How does fear hold us back from our career goals? How can mental toughness help? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you find yourself overwhelmed with fear while you are on the verge of making some important career decision? We generally give in to our apprehensions when we have to make choices or take risks that could have a long term and/or a large scale effect on our life; or where our mind starts ...
Views: 630 - What is the speed of the human soul exiting from the body after death? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam 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 ...
Views: 2002 - What is God’s nature? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know, to understand God’s true nature we must understand who we truly are? Yes, you’ve got it right – this indeed means that we ourselves are God! But hold it, we as in not the body or the name given to this body. That is all temporary. And God is eternal. So, ‘who is God, where is ...
Views: 478 - What is Moksha? Are salvation and Moksha the same thing? Does it ultimately mean absolute freedom? What is its significance in different cultures? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat is Moksha? Moksha means absolute freedom! If someone scolds or abuses you, would you feel some suffering? That’s called bondage. When someone borrows some money from us and later doesn’t return it to us, we feel miserable, isn’t it? That again is bondage. If some death, accident or ...
Views: 422 - Can meditation help me fight my desire for sex? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being, has propounded a detailed explanation of why and how celibacy is to be practiced with right understanding. He specifies that the desire for sex may arise, but with the help of right understanding, one is able to oppose it. Fighting against ...
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