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- Is it human actions which determine their destiny or is it already decided? - by Submitted on May 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn general terms, karma means a human action. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has explained that karma is not merely an action; in fact every karma happens in a 3 stage process. Let’s see how:- For example, 1.Today, I intend to donate some alms to the needy. This is called a karma seed. ...
Views: 355 - 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: 398 - Is it mandatory for a spiritual seeker to refrain from marriage? - by Submitted on May 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanJust as there are always more than one ways to reach from one location to another, there are many different spiritual paths that lead us to moksha or the final liberation. Sometimes, there are numerous overlaps in the doctrines of these paths, but often, there are glaring differences which ...
Views: 508 - Is it morally permissible to believe in God? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOh yes! Believing in God is permissible anytime and in every way. And be it believing in God or worshipping Him, praying to God or realizing Him, or even becoming God ourselves, it always stands to our advantage only! When we believe in or pray to God, we develop humility, which is one of the ...
Views: 585 - Is it noble to be a vegetarian and evil to be a non vegetarian in India and Hinduism? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFood is the basic need in life which gets us going, providing us with all the essential minerals, vital vitamins and sufficient amounts of energy required for our smooth and healthy functioning in daily life. Modern science has been researching a lot into the kinds of foods one should eat ...
Views: 408 - Is it OK to never Marry? - by Submitted on May 22, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe answer to this question depends on your spiritual intentions and aspirations. On a basic level, the answer to this question is simple: you should either make a lifelong commitment to one person and marry them or take a vow of never marrying and hence, of celibacy. The key point here is ...
Views: 175 - Is it possible to absorb the lessons of personal Enlightenment without ever leaving your home environment? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThere are two pathways to attain spirituality: 1. The Kramic path and 2. The Akram path Kramic path is the common traditional path where a person leaves their home environment, renounces worldly things and slowly climbs up, one step at a time, towards the ultimate goal of moksha. The ...
Views: 237 - Is it possible to attain moksha without worshipping or believing in God? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWorshipping and believing in God is essential for the progression towards attaining moksha; otherwise one will be lost in the worldly life and thus one will be unable to find a path which can lead him towards moksha. When we worship God with genuine love and devotion in our heart, the seeds ...
Views: 478 - Is it possible to get enlightened without doing any spiritual practices or meditations? If so, how can one achieve it? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, it is possible in this era. Where other paths indicate one to do loads of meditations and numerous spiritual practices, there is a simple path that makes one experience the Self directly! Enlightenment is when one gains the knowledge of “Who am I” and “Who is the doer”. It’s a state ...
Views: 151 - Is it Possible to Get into a Thoughtless State of Mind? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dadashri, an enlightened being explains, “The very function of the mind is to think. Thoughts shall arise even if you tell them not to.” Our mind functions just as all the senses do. Just as the ears cannot stop from hearing even if you don’t want to hear; similarly, the mind ...
Views: 495 - Is it possible to Get Things Done without Worrying? - by Submitted on May 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe come across various situations in our daily life like, ‘I don’t have enough to support my family’; ‘My daughter is not getting married’; ‘What will become of my son?’; ‘What will happen if this work does not get completed?’ and many more. How do we handle such situations in life? Is it ...
Views: 203 - 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: 244 - Is it possible to practice non-desire while still having a desire for Enlightenment? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, it is possible. On the contrary, it becomes easier to practice non-desire when one has a strong desire for enlightenment. At a later stage, when one is about to attain full enlightenment, the desire for enlightenment also wanes off. But that’s a later thing, enlightenment begins from the ...
Views: 147 - Is it possible to prevent Karma from affecting you by repenting and performing good deeds? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, it is possible to prevent karma from affecting us through hearty repentance and doing good deeds that are devoid of selfish motivation. Every one of us is affected by our karma. These karmas were sown in the past life and in this life, they have their effects. Good deeds will give us ...
Views: 171 - Is it possible to prevent Karma from affecting you by repenting and performing good deeds? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, it is possible to prevent karma from affecting us through hearty repentance and doing good deeds that are devoid of selfish motivation. Every one of us is affected by our karma. These karmas were sown in the past life and in this life, they have their effects. Good deeds will give us ...
Views: 154 - Is it possible to regain consciousness about all your past lives? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSoul is the element of consciousness or the living force that resides in every living being!! The Soul is an eternal element i.e. it was, it is and it will always be in existence. But just like a person who is the son of his father, husband of his wife, and father of his son, is actually ...
Views: 538 - Is it possible to stay positive around negative people? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe best way to maintain a positive outlook when faced with negative people is to stay focused on our own goals and beliefs, and cultivate a positive mindset. So, how do we go about staying positive around negative people? Remember that you are in charge of your attitude. The first step ...
Views: 293 - Is it possible to succeed in Corporate and be Spiritual at the same time? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThrough the spiritual science of Akram Vignan, it is very much possible that one can succeed in the corporate field and be spiritual at the same time. First, one’s false belief of ‘I am this body and name’ breaks as one acquires the real knowledge of ‘who am I’. This happens because of the ...
Views: 153 - Is it true that only Lord Krishna gives us Moksha? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanNo, it’s not… Lord Krishna has himself said, “It is tough to find the path of liberation (Moksha), but if one were to meet a Gnani Purush, then it becomes even easier than making khichdee (a dish that is easy to prepare).” Moksha is in your hand if you meet a Gnani! The Ones who are ...
Views: 154 - Is it true that praying to Lord Hanuman or chanting the Hanuman Chalisa every day will not get you the person you love? Till what extent is this true and why? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFrom childhood, many of us have been taught to recite the Hanuman Chalisa seeking strength, protection and blessings of Lord Hanuman. According to the Hindu doctrines, Lord Hanuman is the faithful servant of Lord Sri Rama, and is the Lord of the eight siddhis and nine nidhis. In other words, ...
Views: 468 - Is it true that truth is an expression of divinity and spirituality? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, truth indeed is an expression of divinity and spirituality! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, states that: “Divinity comes to those who are honest. As loyalty towards the truth and other qualities develop, divinity arises. Divinity means one acquires everything ...
Views: 265 - Is it true that we should not be attached to things? Does this belief have a spiritual basis or is it supported by scientific evidence? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, indeed, we should not be attached to things! When we say we should not be attached to things, it implies we should not be connected with material things such as the worldly things that our five senses enjoy; also material possessions, jobs, finances, etc. That gives us a sense of ...
Views: 159 - Is it True we are Unconscious Until we Spiritually Awaken? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe essence of human life is to get awakened and remain only in ‘Self’.The Soul is the real Self. But from time immemorial, we have not known this real Self. Owing to our ignorance of the Self, we have always lived in an illusion. And years afters, life after life, this illusion has only ...
Views: 451 - Is it true we are unconscious until we spiritually awaken? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe essence of human life is to get awakened and remain only in ‘Self’. The Soul is the real Self. But from time immemorial, we have not known this real Self. Owing to our ignorance of the Self, we have always lived in an illusion. And years after years, life after life, this illusion has ...
Views: 217 - Is it worth entering a Race Course? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIs it worth entering the ‘Racecourse’? From the moment we begin to comprehend the world irrespective of where we are born or live, we consciously or subconsciously compete. We experience competition in every aspect of our lives – at work, school, college and even in our homes. We ...
Views: 423 - Is it Worth Giving another Chance in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWithin you, there are infinite energies to resolve any kind of conflicts, no matter how severe they may be!! So, today, as we try to find the answer to your question, we shall learn how to invoke these energies, by taking the help of the Enlightened view of Gnani; for that is indeed the ideal ...
Views: 470 - Is it wrong to aspire high in life if one also wants to pursue the path of spirituality? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn this world, almost everyone, in their own means, is aspiring for something higher in life. We are encouraged to get good grades in academics, aim for the gold medal in sports or other competitions, and taught not to give up until we complete a given activity in the best possible way. However, ...
Views: 357 - Is jealousy a function of insecurity or a reaction of unbridled desire? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2021 from Dada BhagwanJealousy is one of the most harmful of human feelings. Not only does it prevent one from experiencing whatever happiness they have claimed, but it slowly and certainly rots the person from inside such that it leaves nothing but suffering in its wake. Where does such a damaging feeling stem from? ...
Views: 299 - 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 - 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: 460 - Is life pre-destined? What role does our will power and hardwork play in it? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThis indeed is a puzzling question. The sooner we get clarity on this, the better it is for us on the way forward. You are right in saying that life is pre-destined based on our karmas brought forth from our past life. However, there are a couple of other arguments too that ought to be ...
Views: 434 - 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: 380 - 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 - 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 mankind born to suffer or enjoy? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2022 from Dada BhagwanMankind is born neither to suffer nor to enjoy, one is born to finish their individual karma. Whatever misery befalls us is the result of our own karma. And whatever we enjoy is also the result of our karma. We suffer the consequences of the bad deeds we’ve done and enjoy the fruits of the good ...
Views: 349 - Is Moksha Excessively overrated when we cannot Recall our last Births? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMajority of us cannot recall our past births. Given this fact, it could lead one to think that why at all should one bother for moksha then? And given such a situation, is moksha excessively overrated? The answer is a resounding NO! Moksha means complete and permanent freedom from the cycle ...
Views: 383 - Is Moksha excessively overrated when we cannot recall our last births? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMajority of us cannot recall our past births. Given this fact, it could lead one to think that why at all should one bother for moksha then? And given such a situation, is moksha excessively overrated? The answer is a resounding NO! Moksha means complete and permanent freedom from the cycle ...
Views: 429 - Is money the divine source of never ending Happiness? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanA person enjoys happiness even when there is no money whatsoever. And the other suffers deeply even when there is plenty of money. There can be suffering with money or without money. There can be suffering as a widow or a wife or as a mistress. Even prominent businessmen in the world have ...
Views: 211 - 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 - Is Nirvana a state of being beyond all suffering, or is it the experience of supreme bliss? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYes, Nirvana is a state that is beyond all suffering, and yes, it is the experience of supreme bliss as well. When one attains Nirvana, one attains the ultimate Moksha. So, how does one gain this Moksha? Moksha is achieved in two stages: ● In the first stage of Moksha, one experiences ...
Views: 233 - Is Niyati bound to happen or can it be changed by good karma? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that whatever is written in one’s Niyati is bound to happen. In other words, everything is pre-determined. How true is such an understanding of life? Do we really have no control over anything? According to the law of karma, Niyati is both fixed and flexible. Let’s see how… In ...
Views: 901 - Is past life Karma evidence for our present life? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanEvery aspect of our current life is a consequence of our deeds from our past life: the people we encounter, the things we are instinctively drawn to, and so on are the result of our intents and actions from that life. In the present life, you experience the results of past life karma in the ...
Views: 116 - 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 Rebirth Real? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes it is. The Enlightened One explains: It is something which may not be verifiable through some physical proof or a laboratory test. However, with a logical and scientific understanding, this fact can certainly be established. There are so many people who have recollected memories of ...
Views: 544 - Is reincarnation a fact? Do we all have past lives? What does a soul carry with itself to the next life? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanReincarnation is the process by which the spiritual essence of an individual i.e. the Soul passes from one body to another in a repeated cycle of birth and death. The Soul is eternal. It never takes birth nor does it ever die. It always remains in its natural form as it is. However, when the ...
Views: 351 - 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 - 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: 400 - Is severe self discipline essential to the Self Realisation? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 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: 547 - Is spiritual awakening a feeling of joy and love? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let’s understand what does spiritual awakening of the Soul actually mean. What does spiritual awakening mean? The Soul (i.e. the Self) has always been in its natural state. However, from time immemorial, one has lived in illusion. This illusion, in turn, has multiplied ...
Views: 260 - Is Stopping Expectations a Key to Happiness? - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOh! I had expectations from all corners of life! •Expectation from self to do things in the best manner. •Expectation from the loved ones to always be loving and supportive, and do things as I said. •Expectation from the workplace to appreciate my work-performances. •Expectation from ...
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