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- What least basic thing can someone do to start his spiritual journey? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe most basic thing one ought to do to start his spiritual journey is... Get the knowledge of two fundamental things: who am I and who is governing this world (who is the doer)? Once we get this knowledge, it solves all our worldly problems and we get free from all ...
Views: 282 - Is thinking karma or action karma? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanBoth, thinking as well as action are results of karma. They are the results of one’s past life deeds. Akram Vignan explains, every facet of one’s current life is a result of their past life karma. One’s whole life is in the form of discharge of past karma. These comprise of every thought, ...
Views: 325 - How do you help someone in depression and anxiety attacks and help them come back to normal? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan“A Healthy Mind is rare to find, pandemic grind, is a remind to humankind; It is high time to revive and redefine; let us align to the inner divine!” Do the aforementioned stanzas reflect our current mental and emotional state? Certainly, the answer would be univocal and universal with a ...
Views: 290 - What is the mind? How does it work? What are the powers of mind? What is the mind? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhat is the mind? Mind is the place where thoughts arise and exhaust naturally. However, if we get engrossed in our thoughts, the chain of thoughts continues. How does it work? In our daily life, we come across many situations. At that time, we react with a series of attachment and ...
Views: 280 - Does meditation dissolve previous bad karma? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, this can definitely happen… When 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 ...
Views: 304(1 vote) - What is the benefit of being a mouna? How does it help in spiritual progress? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are plenty of benefits in being mouna (silent), especially during arguments, conflicts or difference of opinions. If we are able to maintain silence consciously, it means we have managed to diffuse a situation by exercising self-control from within. We have succeeded in staying calm rather ...
Views: 318 - What is the difference between contentment of enlightenment and isolation of loneliness as both have one common thing lack of desire? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOne often gets to hear about the wonderful bliss experienced by enlightened beings like Lord Mahavir or current Tirthankara Lord Simandhar Swami. When one ceases to desire anything, one becomes truly and completely free. But the lack of desire that comes with enlightenment should not be mistaken ...
Views: 246 - What should be my first move to start the enlightenment process? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let's understand the term 'Enlightenment' in detail. An example: Suppose one asks you, “What is your name?” You will say, “My name is John(insert your name).” So, are you John or is your name John? Your name is John. Just like when you say, "These are my eyeglasses", you are ...
Views: 252 - What is the way to quit greed? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are 4 kashays (weaknesses) in every human being, namely: Anger Pride Deceit Greed Of these, greed is the first to manifest within every living being, and the last to leave. Greed appears to give us immense happiness, but it actually is at the foundation of most of our unhappiness. ...
Views: 309 - Can prayers help people get over troubles? If so how? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen there’s a lot of trouble in one’s life, eg. lost a job, family member passed away, there’s an ongoing conflict with someone you love dearly, we usually rush to God and sincerely pray to him with feelings of total surrender. So, do these prayers help get over our problems? Yes, a sincere ...
Views: 280 - Why dont I have the motivation to do anything? - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanMaybe it’s the right time for you to embark on a spiritual journey now?! And if that is the case you are one of the most fortunate ones! For infinite lives, we’ve kept doing this and that, but have not achieved anything that has long-lasted. Life after life, whatever our achievements may have ...
Views: 376 - What are some of the best ways to find inner peace? - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe one that is bound, and the one that suffers being bound, is the one that seeks peace, is the one that seeks liberation. Who is bound? It is our ego that is bound and who suffers the pain of bondage, and it is this very ego that wants peace. So, here are some of the best ways to find the ...
Views: 288 - How is the karmic debt repaid? - by Submitted on May 25, 2021 from Dada BhagwanKarmic debt means that we have bound some bad karma. How is the karmic debt repaid? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains, “There are two directions in which one can progress from a human life-form. If you have a karmic debt, which means that you have bound bad karma; you ...
Views: 371 - Why do some feel that birth and rebirth is a cycle from which one should free himself? Isnt it wonderful to be born and reborn? - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe 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 ...
Views: 333 - How can we find inner peace and stable mind? - by Submitted on May 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanInner peace and stable mind are vital to have, in life. Now, there are two types of solutions here - one is a permanent one, and another is a strong one, until we get to the permanent one. Sounds interesting? So come, let’s peruse both, starting with the strong and instant solution. But ...
Views: 306 - What are the causes and effects of gossips? - by Submitted on May 18, 2021 from Dada BhagwanGossip means needless discussion. The effects of gossips are grave, especially when the discussion is regarding people. Gnani explains... It 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 ...
Views: 404 - What is Gods role in our destiny? - by Submitted on May 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen suffering comes, it’s a natural tendency to start searching for God’s role in such destiny However, 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 ...
Views: 308 - Since humans existed we started seeking truth and self-realization but what about other beings or humans of the early stone age? - by Submitted on May 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSelf-Realization can only be achieved in a human form. This is because only in human form, one can charge (bind new) as well as discharge (leave old) karmas, whereas in all other life forms, one sensed living beings onwards, they only discharge karmas. The ability to charge karmas benefits us ...
Views: 249 - What are some real life examples of karma? Is karma real? If yes then how? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHow? In 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 ...
Views: 357 - What can I do practice starting now to become enlightened and always accepting towards my thoughts, feelings, pain, anxiety and suffering? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAcceptance is one of the most important virtues of an enlightened being. We have heard stories of great ones who have shown tremendous amount of acceptance. Be it Lord Mahavir whose ears were painfully pierced, or Lord Rama who readily accepted going to exile to honour his father’s promise, or ...
Views: 254 - What is Gods role in our destiny? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen suffering comes, it’s a natural tendency to start searching for God’s role in such destiny. However, 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 ...
Views: 300 - What must man do to experience the eternal supreme consciousness within us and to cultivate this wisdom? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal supreme consciousness within is the Self. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan , an enlightened being says, “There is a tremendous difference in the Self as described in words and the Self as experienced. One may forget the description written in words, but one would never forget that which ...
Views: 266 - How do I develop the quality of humanity in life and improve spirituality? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHumanity begins with an obliging nature. If a person were to follow the goal of developing the quality of humanity, he would soon attain liberation which is the end goal of spirituality. Religion begins from the moment you give happiness to others. You will be happy if you give happiness to ...
Views: 328 - Why am I unable to forgive someone even after knowing all the benefits of forgiveness? How do I do that? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOnce you understand what forgiveness means and how easily you can do it, you’ll be able to forgive. But before that... Just imagine, some day, some mistake happened by you. You realized it and you have deep repentance for it. However, the other person is just not ready to forgive you. Every ...
Views: 346 - Is God deeply emotional and is our being thankful important? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanEmotion means feeling, and it is a part of our relative self It is said, when thoughts are flowing at a natural rate, there is peace, but when thoughts of anxiousness, depression and fear arise, one may become emotional. Anger, pride, attachment and greed cause a person to become ...
Views: 291 - Why does ego take an upper hand in our mind after we complete a tough task? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIt is because the ego wants to take the accolade, it likes to be appreciated and recognised. Moreover, the ego loves to dwell in self-importance and control. Although ego is not able to do anything, yet it believes to be the ‘doer’ of every positive task that happens, and accordingly takes ...
Views: 308 - Is brahmacharya important? What is the use of this? If it is powerful why is no one following this? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are two kinds of brahmacharya: 1.One form of brahmacharya is when you do not participate in or encourage sexuality through the mind, speech, and body, and 2.The ultimate form of brahmacharya (celibacy) is when one’s focus is always in the awareness of ‘I am a Pure Soul.’ It is to ...
Views: 334 - Does karma really exist who has experienced its undoubted presence? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, karma definitely exists! And each one of us continues to experience its presence in every moment of our life. Whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. Someday, if the soup served to us happens to have extra salt in it, that too is ...
Views: 341 - Can I get enlightened by reading something on the internet? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanBy reading something on the internet or even good books and scriptures, one may develop intellectually and rise to a higher level. However, if you are keen in enlightening your Soul, you will have to go to Atma Gnani, the Enlightened One! Only when we attain Self-Realization, we get the ...
Views: 279 - Is it possible to live a life of bliss and joy without any suffering whatsoever? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanMost likely, each one of us has experienced suffering in life, in one form or the other. The statistics go on to show that today, nine out of ten people in this world are suffering either due to some mental or physical or emotional or financial problem. WHY DO I SUFFER ? The word suffering ...
Views: 246 - Does the Soul even wander? If yes then why? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes! the Soul does Wander. The journey of Soul encompasses two types of wandering: 1. on account of development, and 2. as a result of bound karmas First, as Stated in Darwin's Theory, Living Being Develops to the Point of a Human Form. The Soul is made up of infinite knowledge and ...
Views: 394 - What do I do to get the answer to the spiritual question Who am I? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSuppose there is a kid of three. He wants to learn A, B, C, D, .... 1, 2, 3. Can he do it himself? Even if you give him a notebook and a pencil, he will just make a line. But he doesn’t know this is one and what is two. Somebody must make him realize this is one, this is two, isn’t it? So, a ...
Views: 275 - If everyone attains moksha will they be able to meet each other after death? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIf 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: 506 - Is love for humans also spirituality? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, definitely! Love for all humans, love for every living being is indeed spirituality. This 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. This love ...
Views: 382 - Is the soul sitting inside us the divine? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, the Soul within is indeed divine! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened Spiritual Master has said, “The Soul itself is God (the Divine)! ‘I am John (you may insert your own name here)’ is the realization that you have right now. And when you will realize ‘I am Soul’ ...
Views: 324 - Can I attain moksha by leading a normal life and just by doing my work as a worship? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIt’s a good thing to do our work as a worship; it ought to be done so. However, that’s not enough to attain moksha. For instance, suppose you’ve been doing your work as a worship, with utmost sincerity. And just then, you overhear two people talking about you. “Oh! Chandu (please insert ...
Views: 357 - How can an ordinary person tell if a person is genuinely spritually enlightened or no? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2021 from Dada BhagwanReligious leaders teach religion, but finally they too say, that, “If you are keen in seeking the Soul, please go to Atma Gnani (the Enlightened One).” When asked why so, their reply is, “because I have come to transform the one doing immoral conduct to become one with a moral conduct. But for ...
Views: 275 - If God created us why did he give us stuff like anger lust greed and jealousy? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanGod 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: 399 - What is the importance of human values in professional life? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHuman values are like jewels which help us do our work without causing any pain, hurt, discomfort, conflict, chaos or confusion to any living being. Values are nothing but the virtues we’ve developed over time. Human values not only help build a strong character; but they also make one an ...
Views: 463 - Can eternal happiness be harmful? Can it cause depression? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal can never be harmful or a cause for depression; rather it is the source of absolute bliss and a reason for ultimate freedom from all worldly misery. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “Once the bliss of the Soul (Self) is attained, it never leaves. The bliss of the Soul is ...
Views: 450 - How can souls be immortal if they are born? Anything that is created is sure to get destroyed? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYou are right, anything that is created is sure to get destroyed. At the same time, it is equally true that the Souls are immortal. Let’s understand how... Death is Inevitable to Whatever is Born Anything that is born has to die, and because there is death, there will also be birth. So death ...
Views: 349 - How do you burn out completely one's past karma in this present life itself? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOur past karma gets burnt out automatically, the moment we experience its result in present life. Everything that we see and experience in life through the five senses is the result of our past karma. The law of karma is such that whatever seeds of karma we have sown in our past life, we HAVE ...
Views: 414 - Is Atma the smallest part of our existence? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAmbalal 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: 345 - How do you lose your attachment to someone that’s no good for you? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2021 from Dada BhagwanQuite often we come across people and situations that are not good for us. Sometimes, such circumstances do not last long nor do they have a lot of influence on our lives. But sometimes, we may become closely involved in something or with someone that brings us nothing but pain, misery and ...
Views: 496 - Is death an absence of karma in a spiritual sense? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanDeath takes place when all the accounts of karma of a person for that particular life are finished We all witness the occurrence of birth and death. Spiritually speaking, whatever karmic account one has bound for the current life comes to an end, and therefore death happens. Let’s read on ...
Views: 453 - If all of us stop being materialistic then how will things run? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIf 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: 269 - What is the difference between desire and greed? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanDesire is actually a begging on our part and a desire to accumulate more and more is greed. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says, “What’s the need to have a constant desire to earn and accumulate money? Do you have a desire to die? Death is inevitable and so is money that is ...
Views: 531 - Do my thoughts define what I am? Should I be punished for inappropriate thoughts? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIn 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 ...
Views: 357 - Do we really see God through thorough yoga meditation? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOne of the many gifts given by India to the world is yoga and meditation, which when practiced correctly, are powerful means of physical, mental and emotional growth and development. Throughout the vast expanses of the Indian subcontinent and beyond, millions of people practice some or the ...
Views: 303 - How does a good moral character help in achieving success and happiness? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhat is morality? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan defines, “When one does not possess even a single vice that is unacceptable to any living being in this world, it is called full morality.” One with a good moral character does not take away anyone’s happiness nor does he hurt anyone’s feelings. ...
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