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- Is there any Shloka explaining death in Bhagwad Gita? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIn the Sankhya Yog of the Bhagvad Gita i.e. Chapter 2, Verse 27, Lord Krishna explains: jātasya hi dhruvo mṛityur dhruvaṁ janma mṛitasya cha tasmād aparihārye ’rthe na tvaṁ śhochitum arhasi meaning: Death is certain for one who has been born, and rebirth is inevitable for one who has died. ...
Views: 397 - What is the root of our desire and fear? Is it possible to know it? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFear and desire are two most compelling factors in a person’s life. Most of our actions and decisions are propelled by either fear or desire, and hence we remain constantly swinging like a pendulum between action and reaction. So what makes these dominate our life? What is its root cause? And ...
Views: 360 - How can one have peace when there is so much violence around physical mental emotional etc? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe Enlightened One says, “If worldly unhappiness or suffering is not there, we would never search for permanent happiness. Therefore, it is very helpful to us. Permanent happiness is not through body. It is independent of body. When there is pain, we search for safeside, ‘Where is my permanent ...
Views: 317 - How can someone with a long history of drug addiction and depression overcome these barriers and build the discipline commitment required to practice their sadhana daily? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhile you must continue with the medical treatment that may be ongoing for your drug addiction as well as depression, here are the two ways to overcome any barrier on the path of spirituality: 1.The Scientific way, and 2.The Technical way. Both these ways, when adopted together, give the ...
Views: 306 - Is enlightenment a concept only for human life and not other beings? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2021 from Dada BhagwanEnlightenment 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 ...
Views: 390 - How do I live happily and satisfied for everything I have without expectations? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2021 from Dada BhagwanDesire is like a burning fire. The very nature of desire is such that it torments! It keeps burning within, until the desire gets fulfilled. And the moment one desire gets fulfilled, another one starts, “It would be great if I had that also; and that also,...” Desires keep arising one after ...
Views: 313 - I don’t want to live anymore What should I do? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYou 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: 624 - Can love without an iota of jealousy be considered true love? What do you think about it? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe most glamorous myth going around us is that when you are really in love, you get jealous about stupid things for your partner. There are people who also opine that jealousy takes their relationship to another level as it adds the spice in their dull relationship. Jealousy leads one to ...
Views: 350 - Why doesnt money come so easily to those who set out to find it but follows those who hardly pursue it? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen we become inattentive to money, it comes to us in abundance. There is nothing lacking in this world. In this world there is everything. Is there not a saying: ‘Sakal padartha hay jagmahi, bhaagyaheen nar pavat nahi’ meaning ‘In this world there is everything, He who has not the fortune ...
Views: 373 - What is the value of human life? What is a soul? Is there anything beyond human existence? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThis human life is a turning point. It carries tremendous responsibility and liability. It is only through the human life-form that one is degraded or diverted to other life-forms. From here, Soul encounters four diversions into infernal, animal, human or celestial existence. After acquiring ...
Views: 417 - When awakening happened, didn’t your identity quickly shift to the bigger I or the real I? How did you even come to know that you were enlightened? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe Gnan Vidhi, conducted by the Spiritual master, on the path of Akram Vignan, is the process whereby one attains Self-Realization in just two hours! Here, the Soul is awakened in just a matter of 48 minutes. And when the awakening happens, one’s identity shifts to the real ‘I’ immediately, in ...
Views: 346 - Do Souls advance after each life? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes indeed! Enlightened being explains how the journey of Soul happens, 1.from a total dormant stage where there is no knowledge or no vision at all, and 2.then develops from one-sensed to five-sensed living being and advances upto human form, and 3.finally attains liberation. There ...
Views: 404 - If our past karma decides our destiny, what should be our role? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanEven 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: 384 - Why are so many fake self help gurus on the rise? How can a common man avoid the trap? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWe are currently living in Kaliyug, indicating an era of declining religion! Therefore, we are bound to observe deteriorating moral conduct all around. When we listen to the stories of the earlier era, we realize how the accomplished spiritually elevated Gurus cultivated moral values and helped ...
Views: 490 - Does acknowledging our ego and not letting it win over us is itself ego? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2021 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “Insistence is a photo of the ego!” The ego of any person can be understood from his insistence. And liberation can never be attained through insistence of opinion; it is only when one becomes free from all prejudices, partialities and non-insistence that one ...
Views: 369 - What is the difference between pride and ego? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIn our day-to-day communication, we commonly use the words like ‘pride’ and ‘ego’ and often use them interchangeably. But are these words really interchangeable? Do they mean the same, particularly from a spiritual point of view? And if they don’t, why is it important to differentiate between ...
Views: 403 - What is the best way to stop feeling lonely? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHumans are social animals that have colonized and evolved in communities for the social warmth and well being. Social relationships are a foundation to mutual growth and dependence for basic needs providing inner satisfaction. However, there are many people out there who live alone and are quite ...
Views: 422 - What is consciousness? Has anyone felt detachment with the body and soul while being conscious? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanConsciousness means awareness; it is the state of realizing or noticing that ‘something’ exists. If the awareness lies in the body, it is called body-consciousness. Generally, people prevail in body consciousness only. The prevailing experience of, ‘I am John (you may insert your own name ...
Views: 292 - How do we control our anger for simple issues? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAnger is one of the most common human emotions. Most of us, if not all, have experienced anger in one way or another, and while different people have different ways of expressing anger, the emotion remains the same. It is also a matter of common experience that anger is very harmful, both for ...
Views: 944 - Do we require to live in the present? What are the consequences bared by an individual without living in present? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “The next second, a moment later is considered the future and, whatever happened a second before is considered the past. But we should remain in the present. The one, who remains in the present does not need to be aware of anything else. Yes, that indeed is ...
Views: 335 - What can be the permanent solution for my depression? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYou say, you want a permanent solution to your depression. This is indeed a very big thing, because generally, one in depression loses interest in everything, even in curing themselves. But you have the will to come out of depression forever. And where there’s a will, there’s a way! So, Nature ...
Views: 425 - Is patience a secret ingredient for a happy marriage? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, patience is definitely one of the secret ingredients for a Happy Marriage! Imagine, husband wakes up early in the morning, but keeps patience until his wife serves him nice hot tea. There would be so much of peace. And what would happen if he didn’t keep patience? Fight over tea right in ...
Views: 434 - Is karma natures revenge or causality? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know how does one get the fruit of karma (effect) in the next life? Its the seed that gives the fruit of karma. For instance, the victim himself has accumulated the cause karmas of receiving insults from his past life, by sowing the respective seeds of karma. Suppose we sowed the seeds ...
Views: 571 - How can we understand our soul? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBy not being able to comprehend the subtlest and the most profound element in the universe, which is one’s real form of the Soul; one is surrounded by endless questions such as, “What is the meaning of Soul? How can I understand it? What are the qualities of the Soul? How can I experience the ...
Views: 474 - Who decides which soul will enter which body? Which karmic debt to carry when a new life is brought to Earth? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt is a natural mechanism of Cause and Effect based on the science of karma Our Soul will enter which body in new life is based on the karmas (causes) that you made in the past birth. If, throughout your life, we have done things with an extremely good and noble intention of helping others ...
Views: 384 - Is love is enough to be happy even without money? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMany feel happiness is tied with money. But is money all that it takes to be happy? Can one not experience happiness without money? Let us explore! If there is one tendency common to every person regardless of their circumstances, it is the need for happiness. Most, if not all, of our ...
Views: 397 - Why does human ego keep on increasing with age? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe word learning has great significance. Learning implies to understand something new, to gain knowledge of something that I don’t know. The act of learning is when in order to know or understand something, I enthusiastically put my whole being into it. When does one stop learning? When one ...
Views: 431 - What is the best way for keeping your mind occupied and away from bad thoughts? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAfter trying several techniques that many of us may have tried to keep the mind busy, hence keeping away from bad thoughts. Yet, if these negative thoughts continue to return, persist, and keep us engaged, what can we do to keep our mind focused so that we can remain unaffected when bad thoughts ...
Views: 524 - How do I get control on my emotional thoughts to live a simple life without getting depressed? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe nature of the mind is to think. The mind will continue to show you good and bad thoughts. When the thought is normal we are at peace. But when our thoughts go beyond a certain point, this is when we experience emotions like agitation, stress or confusion. This is akin to a train track. ...
Views: 525 - Why do some people suffer in life while others have a blissful life journey? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, the reason why some people suffer from perpetual ill-luck is because it is the effect of their past life’s karma. And those whose past karmas were good will be born with a silver spoon and enjoy a good life in this birth. It is our karma that takes us to the place where our rebirth is to ...
Views: 377 - How do I get rid of my fear while preparing for GATE exam since March? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYou say, you’ve been preparing for the GATE exams ever since March. It means you have studied well, and you are already prepared. But due to psychological effect, you are feeling nervous and depressed. When one is depressed, self-negativity starts, “I cannot pass. I cannot write my exams ...
Views: 641 - Does Karma Really Catch You? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAccording to the science of karma, what counts the most is one’s inner intentions. Based on these intentions, good or bad karma get bound. And once, any karma is bound, it is bound to catch you. In next birth, one’s actions shall take place in line with the intentions made now, and accordingly, ...
Views: 564 - What are some books for following brahmacharya? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBrahmacharya or celibacy is one of the most important parts of any spiritual journey. It may not necessarily be a pre-condition for beginning the journey, but after a point, it becomes inevitable. Like with the other spiritual traditions or practices, the practice of celibacy too yields ...
Views: 555 - What is the test of a person's enlightenment? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAfter enlightenment, you begin to experience the Soul. The awareness of the real Self arises, which gradually transforms one’s entire life. So, to know what is the test of a person’s enlightenment, let’s explore what one would and should experience after enlightenment. This proves as an ...
Views: 383 - Who needs more security - your heart, your soul or your mind? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanInsecurity is one of the worst feelings one could ever experience. We always try to create secure environments to live and grow in, and constantly keep updating our security arrangements so that we do not find ourselves vulnerable to attacks of any kind, be it physical, mental or emotional. ...
Views: 407 - How can I resolve my deep seething emotions and anger against people who have wronged me in the past? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Infinite Energies within us are Obstructed by Anger Energy abounds like the Niagara Falls in every human being. There is unlimited energy that flows within. But when one gets irritated or angry, the torrent of infinite energy stops. As long as one does not become angry, the torrent of ...
Views: 425 - According to Hinduism what should be my mindset to those people who are suffering physically mentally for their past life's actions and why so? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMindset to Help People rather than Worrying for Them When we meet people who are suffering physically or mentally due to their past life’s actions, we generally get disturbed. Seeing them feeling low, we too feel sad and low. Here, Gnani teaches us to practice emotional detachment. When ...
Views: 474 - Does God really exist? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, God does exist. But he does not reside in skies! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan explains, “God is in every creature whether visible or invisible. God is in creature, not in creation. There are infinite invisible creatures which cannot be seen even under a microscope; God resides in all of ...
Views: 456 - Why does intellect fail to understand Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being has said, “When the doors of the intellect close, that is when the preparations for liberation will begin.” Intellect Is The Light Of Knowledge Which Comes Through The Medium Of The Ego To impose ‘I’ where ‘I’ does not belong to is ego ...
Views: 408 - What is the reason behind Sorrow and Joy that people experience in life? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, the reason why some people suffer from perpetual ill-luck is because it is the effect of their past life’s karma. And those whose past karmas were good will be born with a silver spoon and enjoy a good life in this birth. It is our karma that takes us to the place where our rebirth is to ...
Views: 387 - How Can Comparison Kill Joy? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn today’s age of social media, the overwhelming information about people’s lifestyle choices, their spending habits, their material world, etc. are becoming increasingly accessible by a common man. Even those who live more of an offline life, find ways to keep themselves updated about how ...
Views: 516 - How do you cleanse ones bad karma accumulated over a period of time? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says, “You should not speak harshly. If someone is hurt by your words, you should tell him, 'Dear friend, I am very sorry. I made a mistake.' If it is not possible to tell him directly, then internally you must repent for having said such things.” ...
Views: 396 - Happy Diwali - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDiwali is coming and the world around is all set to welcome it with a new zest. It is the biggest festival, celebrated and considered auspicious by people, across various castes and religions. Rows full of lamps are lit that display and communicate vibrancy. The lamps symbolically indicate that ...
Views: 419 - Can we transfer our Karmic Debt to others? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 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: 466 - How can I control my anger and ego? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAnger and ego can only be controlled through understanding. If one fails to understand the anger and tries to suppress it, one may be suppressing peace instead, so peace will perish. Therefore, anger is not something that one can suppress. One has to understand that anger is ego. Analyse ...
Views: 730 - Does the internet contribute to a human’s positive outlook in life? How? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 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: 442 - What is the difference between mind and ego? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLet’s get the answer to your question through the enlightened vision of Gnani. Param Pujya DadaBhagwan, an enlightened being explains: In any inner action that takes place in our self, 1.Mind (Mann) 2.Intellect (Buddhi) 3.Consciousness (Chitt) 4.Ego (Ahankar) are the four components ...
Views: 635 - How can you define Soul? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSoul is the life energy! When you put moong beans in a damp cloth, they sprout, isn’t it? And if you put stones in a wet cloth, they don’t grow. It is because there is no Soul in there. Where there is growth, there is a presence of Soul within. Thus, Soul is defined as life energy (chetan). ...
Views: 489 - What is the definition of God? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanGod means Power; God is the One who has the absolute power! There are uncountable books written on this subject, and many saints and even common people are on the path to know about the Real definition of this Supreme Power; known God! Some people are opinionated that God is the Supreme Power ...
Views: 553 - Does past karma really work for our present and future life? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe seeds of karma which were sown in the past life, give their effects in this current life; and at that time, depending on one’s inner intent, good or bad, new seeds of karma are sown in this life, which shall give its effects in the future life. Whatever actions we do or words we speak ...
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