An ideal way to live a human life is by ensuring it is a balanced one, both mentally and physically, by living a life which is fulfilling to us and to those around us as well, a life which has a purpose and makes a valuable difference to everyone we come across.
Here are a few suggestions on ... Views: 537
Couples fight, and it is a known fact of life!
If you are in a long term relationship with anyone, you two may have argued.
While some arguments are important and even necessary, most of them are really funny. And some of the conflicts are so funny that you would think it would have been ... Views: 405
An intriguing question! And here is the scientific answer to what are karmas and how does the Soul remain connected. To begin, we will explore karma and then look at the connection to the Soul.
Karma
Supporting any action with the claim, ‘I am doing it’ is karma. To confirm the action with ... Views: 346
Moha means attachment.
The worldly life appears sweet because of illusion. And the attachment that happens owing to the illusion is called moha.
Mohaniya karma is the deluding karma that causes illusion.
There are a total of eight karmas that bind our Soul, of which the mohaniya karma is ... Views: 784
You have posed a very nice question!
The last death in this world is termed as Nirvana. 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 ... Views: 422
You have posed a very nice question!
The last death in this world is termed as Nirvana. 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 ... Views: 106
Nirvana 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: 471
Brahmacharya 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: 488
Every person sees spirituality from a certain angle that fits into his / her viewpoint.
But to know what really is spirituality, one may visit https://www.dadabhagwan.org/path-to-happiness/spiritual-science/science-of-spirituality/what-is-spirituality/
Many people believe that worshipping ... Views: 139
To understand how to integrate spirituality into our everyday life easily, we must first precisely recognise what is spirituality.
The spiritual science of Akram Vignan explains that the first and foremost step in spirituality is to discover one’s real Self. Any suffering is solely due to ... Views: 104
There are various religious books and scriptures available, which explain the law of karma in detail. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being of the present age, has, in a very simple layman’s language and in incredible detail, described the philosophy of karma. In the book ‘The ... Views: 349
The 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: 211
Right Understanding
No one in this world has any control or power to do anything whatsoever; whatever we experience in life is the result of our own karmic account. This means, ‘I am suffering because of my own karmas.’ Then, where comes the question of seeing the other person at fault and ... Views: 122
How?
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: 279
When we are madly in love with someone, that person seems like a world to us and nothing seems to exist beyond this world. All our thoughts and actions encircle that person so much so that we even forget our own self. Although, we would never want to come out of that relationship, there could ... Views: 315
While doing something good, even before we realize, the subtle ego of, “I am doing something good’ creeps in into our being. And then, as we interact with people, the ego is constantly fed with internal assertions of, ‘I am so good, yes, I am very good, I am indeed the best!’, which leads one to ... Views: 130
Let’s take the second question first, ‘How useful it is to live life?’
Not at all, provided you want to live a happy and peaceful life. This is a fact! If we believe, jealousy and greed are useful to live life, such wrong understanding would only boost these weaknesses further. Our ... Views: 257
He has no need to establish ashrams, no symbolic flags to fly! No sect, no creed! No label, no special attire of white or saffron! The Enlightened Master is clad in a quiet and plain attire of a householder.
How is one to recognize Him then?...
Through his attributes!!! No language or words ... Views: 373
If you are seeking to reduce the effects of paap or inauspicious karmas in your current life, then try out the following effective methods prescribed by Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan (Gnani), the founder of Spiritual Science movement known as Akram Vignan. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan is the Enlightened ... Views: 448
In today’s society where conforming is the norm, having the courage to be your true self can be challenging. Being your true self means embracing your individuality and uniqueness and standing up for what you believe in, even when it might be unpopular or you do not fit in with others. ... Views: 81
Optimism means to see a half-filled glass as being half full whereas pessimism is to see the same glass as half empty.
Optimism has a whole load of benefits accruing from such a psyche:
- We all are happy when the life is on the up side. But the problem begins when the down phase comes. ... Views: 123
Gossip 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: 296
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Modern day science is advancing with great speed and is gaining better and better understanding of what the world around us is comprised of. However, it hasn’t delved too deep ... Views: 709
While the consequence of having a small ego is peace and harmony, the consequence of having a big ego is restlessness and agony. One having a small ego likes being small in worldly interactions whereas one having a big ego likes to become big and pricy.
Children (the less developed) will ... Views: 105
The purva-sanchit karmas are the set of accumulated karmas that have been bound in our past life and whose result we yield in this life. Let us understand this through an example….
Say we go to eat in a lower-end restaurant, enjoy the taste of the food there and intend that ‘one must often ... Views: 414
The Supreme Soul is present in every living being.
“What is the nature of the Soul? To see the dharma (function) of everything; to see who is performing what function and how that function is being performed. To ‘see’ - this is the function of the Soul”, says Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the ... Views: 261
Spirituality is the path of awareness; as the awareness enhances, one progresses in spirituality.
The Enlightened One, while explaining the effects of the addictive products on our spiritual health, says:
“Your awareness will definitely become dull.
First of all, you are unconscious of ... Views: 77
Arrogance, jealousy, disrespect – are all different words used at different times to explain the varying degrees of the ego. That is why the Gnanis have given them different names. No matter how many good qualities a human being has, but if his ego is not beautiful then everything is useless. ... Views: 66
The most important thing that keeps us happy in every situation in life is ‘a happy mind’. A contented mind is an ‘always happy mind’. And contentment is an outcome of right understanding.
Life is actually very simple! It really is, but we unnecessarily complicate it and make it look far too ... Views: 410
The most important thing that keeps us happy in every situation in life is ‘a happy mind’. A contented mind is an ‘always happy mind’. And contentment is an outcome of right understanding.
Life is actually very simple! It really is, but we unnecessarily complicate it and make it look far too ... Views: 163
When people make a significant decision to spend the rest of their lives together and get married, they embark on a journey full of hope and promises to each other. In the beginning, the married couples feel they have a bright future that is full of optimism and anticipation. After a certain ... Views: 61
We all have an ego. Due to this ego that we have, we react differently under different situations, and with different people that we encounter in life.
But what are the precise effects of having a positive or negative ego? Let’s see…
A positive ego brings us happiness. Even when things seem ... Views: 32
What are the signs of a person who has Self-realized God?
A person is said to have Self-Realized when he realizes that the Self i.e. the real ‘I’ is the Supreme Soul (Parmatma / God), and not the body or the name that the world identifies himself to be.’ A Self-Realized being has attained this ... Views: 358
In our journey through life, our ego often plays a significant role in shaping our thoughts, actions, and relationships. While a healthy ego can provide confidence and self-assurance, an overactive ego can hinder personal growth and disrupt the harmony within us and with others.
Renowned ... Views: 133
Celibacy is the purest and the richest form of lifestyle one can ever opt for, if one wants to spiritually rise higher and experience the Soul in its absolute form.
To many of us, ‘celibacy’ may appear to be an alien term. Celibacy means freedom from the bondage of all sexual impulses through ... Views: 1117
Celibacy is the purest and the richest form of lifestyle one can ever opt for, if one wants to spiritually rise higher and experience the Soul in its absolute form.
To many of us, ‘celibacy’ may appear to be an alien term. Celibacy means freedom from the bondage of all sexual impulses through ... Views: 884
Some of the most simple spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fighting with it are:
Not to hurt others
The fundamental principle of Akram Vignan is our intent of not hurting any living being through our mind, speech and body. This is the highest of all principles for human ... Views: 11
Our 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: 387
The quest for happiness is the one that everyone strives for. Whilst there is an abundance of literature on how to achieve this happiness, the fundamental key lies in recognizing that to achieve happiness you should strive not to cause unhappiness to others. In short, the laws of nature are such ... Views: 369
Our 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: 353
The most popular and widely-known ways to connect with God are indeed meditation and prayers! And to know the other ways, the ultimate way, let’s first find out who really is God.
WHO IS GOD ?
The general belief is that God is sitting up there in the heavens, running the whole world. But ... Views: 219
Our 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: 321
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions as it has a very strong effect on our mind and body. It makes us worry and holds us back in life, especially when that fear or worry is regarding losing someone or something in life that is of great value to us.
I too had a lot of fears and worries. ... Views: 661
Modern society is extremely demanding and challenging, causing pressure in our personal and social lives. Particularly, the peer pressure to succeed is intense and many are struggling to just survive in such an intense environment. As a result, they begin to have mental health issues which ... Views: 399
Love and peace are one of the most important ingredients in life. Therefore, sharing Gnani’s views in this aspect would make real sense. So, here are some teachings of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan to enlighten us on the said subject. Let’s read.
•Our Firm Resolve to Avoid Clashes in Life ... Views: 331
Living spiritually means to try and live more and more in the awareness of the Soul, as opposed to material or physical things.
What aspects of life block us from living spiritually?
1.Our wrong belief that ‘I am John (the reader may insert his own name here)”
In reality, our Self is the ... Views: 435
Our own ego and intellect become the biggest hindrance in spiritual practice. It is because of the ego and intellect that we experience obstacles in our spiritual development. So, let us analyse these in more detail and ascertain how they become an impediment to our spiritual practice. ... Views: 299
Can you imagine a life in which you remain in a constant state of inner bliss irrespective of what good or bad things befall upon you? This state of eternal happiness can only be experienced when you realise the true source of permanent happiness, your true Self, the Pure Soul. Being in the Pure ... Views: 41
You 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: 363
Suppose 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: 114