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- Do you believe that the body and the soul are two different beings? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOne of the most confounding questions that arises in everyone’s mind at some point of time is: what exactly is the relationship between the body and the Soul? Are they two different beings or two parts of one being? Let us explore! Death is a universal phenomena. Every living being dies at ...
Views: 448 - How can we break free from karmic entanglement? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe often wonder, especially when we suffer, why things happen the way they do; and what can we do to avoid such situations in the future. Similarly, we ask ourselves the same questions in moments of extreme joy too, trying to figure out exactly what led us to such tremendous happiness, and how ...
Views: 535 - What happens when your pride is stronger than your feelings? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBeing respectful is reflected in the courtesy with which we speak, act and treat one another. But the process of being so begins from within... Whenever we meet someone, there are thoughts and feelings exchanged, words spoken and behaviours taking place. Each interaction leaves an impression ...
Views: 416 - Is Brahmacharya only celibacy if it means on the path of brahman? Does it also include vegetarianism ahimsa etc? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIs Brahmacharya only celibacy? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “The constant awareness of ‘I am a Pure Soul’ is supreme brahmacharya. There is no other bramacharya like that.” Brahmacharya means charya in Brahma. One who dwells in the Self is on the path of Brahman. One who is on the path ...
Views: 452 - Is eternal salvation the most important thing? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider very important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. For example - a loving family, a good house, stable income, lot of ...
Views: 393 - People on the spiritual practices say that they want to know realise the ultimate truth but what truth are they talking about? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanRight from childhood, we are taught the value of truth in life. And as we grow older, we get to learn different facets of truth from our surroundings. Never lie, be honest and straightforward in your dealings, practice morality and nobility in life are some of the teachings we grow up with, ...
Views: 399 - What is the real source for joy? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMany believe that joy can be derived from material things. But is this really true? Let’s find out... You may experience joy when you buy something new or eat your favourite meal or go to the movie. But what happens after the excitement wears out? Your search for happiness begins all over ...
Views: 665 - What does a spiritual journey mean to you? How did you decide to go down your chosen road? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFor me, the need for spirituality and the beginning of my spiritual journey has its roots in science. The scientific theory of evolution explains that survival is of utmost importance for every organism. From unicellular pathogens to giant mammals to human beings - at the end of the day, it is ...
Views: 477 - Do you know why monks and spiritual leaders dont get problems like a normal person? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe primary reason why some people follow the path of monkhood and spirituality is because of their auspicious inner intents sown in their past life. These individuals have experienced everything on the evolution journey through their numerous life forms from good to bad, happiness to ...
Views: 474 - Does suffering bring us closer to enlightenment? What are your experiences? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes! It does. Let’s explore how… Enlightenment is the first step taken on the path of liberation Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says: Who is the one that attains the final liberation? The one who is bound attains liberation. Who is the one that is bound? The one who is suffering. Who is ...
Views: 495 - What are Nirvana, Moksha and Gati in Hinduism? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNirvana is the last death in this world. After achieving Nirvana, there is no rebirth. This state is considered as Moksha, wherein the Soul is free from the cycle of birth and death. Until the person does not achieve Nirvana, he continues to wander from one Gati (a life form) to ...
Views: 545 - What is the hidden power in spirituality? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanReligion has existed since centuries. And while it continues to thrive all over the world even today, in certain learned communities, it is seen as a legacy these days. Younger generations struggle to understand the somewhat outdated norms and rituals associated with religious practices, and are ...
Views: 555 - Is celibacy good for both our mind and spirituality? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 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: 443 - What is the Nature of God? - by Submitted on Oct 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 He ...
Views: 535 - Which way do you choose to enlighten your Soul? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSuppose you have a candle that you want to light. So, you would obviously do a step-by-step exercise i.e. You would go to the market, buy a matchsticks box, come home, find a platform on which you can station the candle, switch off the fan, pull down the curtains so that the wind does not gush ...
Views: 408 - Does spirituality help to purify the heart and progress in life? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, it certainly does! As long as purity does not arise, liberation (Moksha) cannot actually be attained. For Purity, the realization of “Who am I?” must take place. - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan Spirituality means: 1.Attaining the realization of “Who am I” (Self-Realization) from the ...
Views: 380 - How does a person come out of the burden of all karmas and get moxa or nirvana? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanKarma, as defined by Hindu and Buddhist texts, “is a force produced by one’s actions in this life that influences one’s future lives.” Good deeds performed in this life yield their results in the form of good rewards and bad deeds yield in bad results in one’s next life. This is the most ...
Views: 383 - What makes a golden opportunity towards enlightenment? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“Go to the One who has become free; and request him, “Sir, make me free.” That is the ultimate solution, the best solution. ‘Who am I?’ - once this is decided, one can attain liberation (become free). And if one does not meet with a Gnani Purush then, until then, one should read the books of a ...
Views: 379 - Is the mind a spiritual or physical entity? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMind is a part of our internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. Just like the other senses, the human mind has its own function. The function of mind is to think. It is neither good nor bad. It is made up of knots or tubers. When external and inner circumstances arise, the tuber ...
Views: 610 - How do i detach myself from mind and body for my spiritual progress? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe have all heard the phrase that every cloud has a silver lining. That is definitely true about the fast and competitive pace of current times. Every-day stress and pressure make us more conscious about our physical, mental and spiritual health to balance our personal and professional lives and ...
Views: 408 - How does a person meet a real guru? What are the chances of meeting a fake one? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIt is common wisdom that one needs a Guru - a guide or mentor - in all that one does, whether in worldly matters or spiritually. Without someone to show the path, it is very difficult to reach the desired destination. Hence, at no point in life, can one eliminate the need for Guru’s guidance! ...
Views: 369 - How does a Soul find a fresh body to take rebirth? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBirth and death are inevitable as we all witness them. But after death, how does a Soul find a fresh body to take rebirth? Let’s consider what is the Enlightened One’s Science regarding the subject? The Present Life’s Karma Determine Where Our Next Rebirth Will Be Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan ...
Views: 490 - What is the spiritual root of jealousy? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNarrow Mindedness is the Root of Jealousy! Any negative thought arising in us towards anyone is usually due to our narrow mindedness. We not only think negative, but very often we spread this negativity to others too! For example, one young girl says to her friends, “Priya gave her ...
Views: 790 - How comparison kills joy? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 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: 503 - Does the law of attraction really work? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe law of attraction is the most powerful law in the Universe! It is based on the simple understanding that if you want something with all your heart and Soul, the whole Universe helps conspire to bring it to you. Think of yourself being a magnet. As like attracts like, you attract the ...
Views: 504 - Does the number of souls keep on increasing just like the worlds population? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo, the number of Souls in the world always remains constant. There are 3 divisions: 1.Liberated Souls in Siddha-Kshetra. They have already reached the stage of ultimate salvation, and therefore, have left this world forever. They are liberated from the worldly bondages and hence have no ...
Views: 451 - Why to worry if one day everyone is going to perish? Why there is grief? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes indeed! All that is born must one day perish. Yet grief, worry, illusion of mine and ours, and the daily day and night journey happen. It Happens due to Ignorance We are ignorant of who we really are. We are also ignorant of how this world functions. Therefore we have the illusion ...
Views: 664 - What is all about spiritual life? Can anyone live without doing sin in his mind? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAgreed! There’s seldom someone, besides the Enlightened beings, who does not sin in his mind. And why mind alone, we do wrong to others through our words and actions too. But one who leads a spiritual life is able to quickly spot the wrong done and wash the mistake off before it gets ready to ...
Views: 350 - Can one attain liberation by only conquering the mind? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSelf-Realization means to realize, really who am I? Whatever we identify ourselves with today is not the real self; it is actually a worldly self. Our name, our mind, body, speech, intellect, ego, our anger, pride, deceit, greed, etc. are all a part of the worldly self only. So, how do we ...
Views: 374 - How can I make my wife happy? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe all have heard the saying “Happy Wife, Happy Life”. Marriage is wonderful, but it takes work. When the wife continuously experiences respect, that’s when one is considered to have learnt to become a perfect husband. There will be some rough patches along the way, and there will be days when ...
Views: 493 - Is Morality a Vanity? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCertainly not! But yes, out of ignorance, unknowingly, morality tends to become a thing of vanity. What really is Morality? Morality and sincerity are actually one of the best virtues in the world. When one becomes moral, the bad habits of a person disappear. Suppose there are bars of gold ...
Views: 560 - Do Plants Have Souls? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains: “Wherever there is feeling of any kind, therein lies the Soul; and decidedly there is life present there. Therefore, you should know that where there are feelings, life is present there. And if something does not show feelings, then it has ...
Views: 588 - Is Self-Discipline necessary for Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSevere self-discipline is NOT essential to Self-realisation, when attained through Akram Vignan. There are two paths which lead to ultimate liberation. Kram is a traditional step-by-step path. This path requires one to renounce their worldly life and material possessions, and perform severe ...
Views: 359 - Can we change our destiny through meditation? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDestiny Changes Based On Our Meditation The Lord says that our current actions are a result of our past life’s karma, and hence they are bound to happen as is; we don’t have much control over it. But what is important is our meditation at that time i.e. the type of contemplation we are engaged ...
Views: 436 - Which Spiritual Personality are you inspired from? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanReligion is a core part of our culture in India. So, we may have a religious or a spiritual Guru that we follow as he inspires us. Our inspiration may even come from our parents, a family member, a friend or a co-worker. Those who inspire us leave a deep imprint on our psyche. When in great ...
Views: 381 - Why is past life karma important? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEvery Life Is Connected To Its Previous Life The seeds of karma are sown in the past life, and they bear fruits in this life. So, whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. This is the reason why the past life karma has so much of ...
Views: 533 - How can one overcome the feeling being left alone? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know when is one really said to be alone?... When one thinks only about one’s own self! When we think only about our self, when we live only for our self, we cannot see anyone else other than our own self. And therefore, no matter how many people are along with us, but we are actually ...
Views: 421 - Define the Nature of God - by Submitted on Sep 23, 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 He ...
Views: 584 - How can one get rid of unwanted emotional attachments? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 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: 407 - How can one find peace after losing someone very close to us? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 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: 522 - How can one get rid of emotional attachments? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 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: 516 - How can I find a real spiritual master? Is there any enlightened soul living on this Earth? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHaving a living Master to guide us on the path to enlightenment - what else could one ask for?! It is one of the highest blessings for any living being, and more so human beings, to meet a real Spiritual Master in their life! A real master is the pure vehicle through which we can connect with ...
Views: 429 - What are the ways to become peaceful in a negative environment? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 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 deal ...
Views: 412 - How can spirituality help to combat the impacts of COVID-19? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 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: 491 - What is the importance of past life karma? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEvery Life Is Connected To Its Previous Life The seeds of karma are sown in the past life, and they bear fruits in this life. So, whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. This is the reason why the past life karma has so much of ...
Views: 424 - How do you define Soul? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 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: 457 - Purpose of Money in Human Life - by Submitted on Sep 12, 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: 441 - What is the reason for suffering and happiness in people's lives? Is it due to past Karma? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 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: 411 - What is Lust? How can one overcome this? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 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: 539 - How long can a pure soul remain pure? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanPure Soul has, is and shall always remain ‘Pure’ in all circumstances The Soul is always pure, totally pure. Soul is the real Self of everyone. Whether it be a baby or an adult or a Senior Citizen, whether it be an animal or a tree or a human being, the Soul, which is the real Self of ...
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