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- What does independence mean to you? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIndependence generally means... not depending upon another. Independence means there is no superior over us. Independence is when no one interferes. Independence is when one feels fearless that, ‘Nothing can cause any harm to me!’ Independence is experienced when one is totally free and ...
Views: 310 - Why are people worried about bad karma? when he the Lord is the one who drives us in doing good and bad things? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2021 from Dada BhagwanPeople are worried about bad karma because the one who binds bad karma is given to suffer the bad result of that karma; and the results of bad karma are never easy, it brings in great suffering and misery. Lord is the one who drives us in doing good and bad things is a sheer myth! Neither ...
Views: 310 - At what stage of life does one become aware about Soul? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe awareness of the Soul is a very big thing! Once one attains the awareness of the Soul, the ultimate liberation is not far away. Ultimate liberation means liberation from the vicious cycle of birth and death. But since infinite lifetimes, one has not had the awareness of the Soul. The ...
Views: 309 - Can a Soul or spirit still return to Earth after death? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, the Soul or the spirit does return to Earth after death, until it is surrounded by karma. After death happens, why does the Soul return to Earth? The Soul is eternal, it never takes birth nor does it die. When the Soul leaves the physical body, life ends and the body dies. After leaving ...
Views: 309 - What is our purpose? Why are we hustling every day? What do we want to achieve? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEvery morning we wake up with the hope to do something, to achieve something. Right from childhood, our parents are after us to make us learn to sit without support at the right age, and then to make us stand, walk, talk appropriately at the right time, and so on. When we successfully learn ...
Views: 308(1 vote) - How can having a positive mindset help me become successful? How does that work? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWe all have a choice either to be positive or negative. Being positive makes us happy and, contrary to that, being negative impacts us in a harmful way. So, let us look at how a positive mindset helps us become successful. And how does positivity precisely work? Some time or the other, we all ...
Views: 308 - How do you stop feeling bad about past experiences? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSimple... by living in the present! How do we live in the present? By attaining Self-Realization and applying the right knowledge in life. How do we attain Self-Realization? By meeting the Enlightened One, who has the spiritual powers to enlighten others, as well. How do we meet the ...
Views: 308 - What is stopping you from connecting with your inner happiness? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEvery single person is in constant search of happiness However, one generally relies on material things such as food, money or the company of others to give us happiness. It has become the norm to depend on transitory, worldly things to give us happiness. Therefore, all too often, when we go on ...
Views: 308(1 vote) - Is altruism actually real? Is the ego an obstacle to true altruism? - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe purpose of human life is to render selfless service to others. Religion begins with a generous nature, and happiness starts from the moment you do something for others. A human is one that gives and takes. He will provide happiness to those who make him happy and bestow misery upon those ...
Views: 307 - 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: 307 - 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: 307 - Do we need to be Intelligent to be Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNo, nothing like that! There are so many people in this world who are not quite intelligent, yet they are always happy, isn’t it? So, it is not needed that we HAVE to be intelligent in order to BE happy. However, remember ‘The Thirsty Crow’ story that we learnt, while in schl?! This ...
Views: 306 - 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 - 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: 306 - 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: 305 - What is knowing oneself? Can you give me a realization, thoughts and insights? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSure! ‘I’ - our real Self is not John (you may insert your name here), yet we believe I am John Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened Being has said, “One does not know who he really is, and hence claims to be what he is really not. To claim to be something you are not is called ‘ego’!” ...
Views: 304 - How do you get detached from the outside world and attached to the inner you? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe inner You is the Self, your real Self. It is made up of Gnan (knowledge). Gnan means light! If you have light, you will not stumble in life; you will not be affected if something valuable of yours gets broken or even if something really terrible happens. Right now, do you get affected ...
Views: 303 - 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: 302 - 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: 302(1 vote) - Can we live alone or is it necessary to be with someone to live life happily? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2022 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, one prefers to live alone over being with someone, for going with the latter stands a risk of conflicts and clashes, tensions and disappointments in our life. But do you know, in living alone with no concrete goal to follow, there’s a big likelihood of our life going astray?... as ...
Views: 300(1 vote) - Is ATMA the same in everyone? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn every living being, there is the element of Soul (Atma, the real Self), which by nature, is the same for all. However, physically, each is a separate Soul. Gnanis (the Enlightened Ones) behold the complete Vision of the whole and complete, independent Absolute Soul that resides in each ...
Views: 300(1 vote) - 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 - Do you agree that if everyone or most people believed in karma the world would be a more peaceful place? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYes, I do. If most of us believed in karma, then the world would be a peaceful place. This is only possible if we grasp the theory of karma exactly! I remember the day when I started to search on the web for a better understanding of the theory of karma. During my search, I came across ...
Views: 298(1 vote) - Do curses really have some effect on life? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanNo! Gnani, the Enlightened one, specifies, that one who is virtuous never curses anybody and one who curses is not virtuous. So curse, etc. is all a fallacy, especially in today’s times. Yes, on our part, we should not behave badly towards anyone such that one feels like cursing us, nor ...
Views: 297 - 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: 297 - What is the difference between spiritual awakening and enlightenment? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn Akram Vignan, spiritual awakening, also known as Self-realisation and enlightenment, are understood uniquely. Here is an explanation of their meanings and experiences within the context of Akram Vignan: Spiritual Awakening (awareness of the Self): In Akram Vignan, spiritual awakening is ...
Views: 297 - Does asking for forgiveness exonerate you from bad karma? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanCertainly yes! but provided it is done with true repentance in our heart and a firm resolve to not do that again. If one wishes to be absolved from bad karma, then ‘Pratikraman’ is the assured path for that Pratikraman means: To confess before God that ‘I have made this mistake’, With ...
Views: 296(1 vote) - What are the tips you like to suggest to maintain Brahmacharya in the present day? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanBrahmacharya or celibacy is one of the important aspects of spiritual journey. It may not necessarily be a pre-condition for beginning the journey, but after a point, it becomes inevitable. The most simple and widespread understanding of the term celibacy is abstinence from sexual activity at ...
Views: 295(1 vote) - WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MONEY IN HUMAN LIFE IS IT TRUE THAT MONEY IS LIFE? - by Submitted on May 05, 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: 294 - 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 - What makes you get emotionally attached in a relationship? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIt is good to earnestly love someone. But to allow yourself to become overly emotionally attached can result in an unhealthy, troubling and even on occasions, an unnatural relationship. When you are deeply in love with someone, so much so that that person inadvertently takes over your entire ...
Views: 293 - Does a chattering mind disturb enlightened beings? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEnlightened beings are never disturbed by the chattering mind. They are completely detached from the effects of the mind and the body. In fact, enlightened beings are not bothered by any aspect related to mind and body. This is because they are enlightened Souls and hence can see things as they ...
Views: 292(1 vote) - How do I get over an online friend that I am so attached to? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe world of digitalism and social media networking has changed our real life interactions. Their attractive looks and features draw us towards their addiction. With a sharp rise of various social media networking platforms and the Internet, having virtual friends is the new norm. Technology ...
Views: 292 - How do you define awareness-or consciousness? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul is Pure Consciousness! The Soul is Absolute consciousness. However, the prevailing experience of, ‘I am John (please insert your name here), this body, mind, speech, etc. are mine’, is called body-consciousness. Body Consciousness is one phase and Body unconsciousness is another ...
Views: 292(1 vote) - 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 - Do I just exist just to serve and worship god? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2022 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the enlightened being, has said, “Religion does not mean sitting in front of the idol of God; that is not called dharma. Dharma is to accomplish your goal; that is called dharma. Along with that, if you engage in any practice for concentration, then that is a different ...
Views: 291(1 vote) - Is the mind the problem or is desire the problem? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2022 from Dada BhagwanDesire is the problem. Let us find out why? What is the mind? Just like the other senses, the human mind has its own function. The function of the mind is to think. It is neither good nor bad. Your mind of today is a display of your past life. Whatever you were doing and whatever you were ...
Views: 290(1 vote) - How can I prevent myself from falling into the traps of an ego driven lifestyle? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhat is ego? In common parlance, when we see ourselves boasting of, “How great I am, I am the smartest person in the world”, we consider it as our ego. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, explains: To boast is called pride, which is an extension of ego; whereas to impose ...
Views: 288(1 vote) - 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: 288 - How should I get rid of my mental instability, depression and overthinking? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhen on one hand, too many thoughts cloud the mind at a time, and on the other hand, we don’t know how to deal with these thoughts; when on one hand same thoughts keep repeating over and over again, and on the other hand we fail to understand how to resolve these thoughts and bring about a ...
Views: 288(1 vote) - 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: 288 - 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: 287 - How can I overcome my attachment issue? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhy does attachment make us suffer? Scientifically, if we have an attachment for someone, this will eventually lead to abhorrence. It is because: When we are attached to someone, we naturally have expectations from that person. When that person is able to meet those expectations — we are ...
Views: 286(1 vote) - Is there a connection between stress management and spirituality? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Dada BhagwanStress is a feeling of an emotional or physical tension Today, so many people in this world suffer from high levels of stress. It is said, ‘Stress is our body's reaction to a particular challenge or demand. It can come from any event or thought that makes us feel frustrated, angry or nervous.’ ...
Views: 286 - What impact does donating to others have on our ego? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2023 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains what exactly is ego: “If you were to ask a social worker, “Who are you?” he would say, “I am a social worker.” That is precisely what he would say, isn’t it? Or would he say something else? So to say, “I am a social worker” is ...
Views: 286(1 vote) - What is a soul? What is the difference between the body and the Soul? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul is the most precious thing on this planet! Many people also call it Aatma, Rooh, the Holy Spirit, consciousness or super-consciousness, depending on the language one speaks or the religion one follows. The Soul is also referred to as the real self. A Soul is present in every Body ...
Views: 285 - How can we use our mind to still the thoughts that create suffering? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2023 from Dada BhagwanDo you want to know the biggest science of all? Mind is where thoughts arise. Mind is nothing but one giving thoughts, thoughts and thoughts; it’s a collection of thoughts only. And we, out of ignorance, say, “I am thinking”. This is where the problem begins… And it perpetuates when we go on to ...
Views: 283(1 vote) - How can dysregulated emotions negatively impact a person's sense of well being? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2022 from Dada BhagwanDysregulation, also known as emotional dysregulation, refers to a poor ability to manage emotional responses or to keep them within an acceptable range of typical emotional reactions. When someone is experiencing emotional dysregulation, they may have angry outbursts, anxiety, depression, ...
Views: 282 - How does trust in a master help you to overcome any difficulties in the way of meditation or spirituality? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanFor sure! Our trust i.e. our faith in a master, a Spiritual Master, helps us overcome any difficulties in the way of spirituality. But does one have to keep faith and trust or does it come naturally? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains: No. Faith does not have to be ...
Views: 282 - Thoughts create desires but feelings and emotions create thoughts? Is this correct? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThoughts get Created from Opinions Thoughts are coming from mind. When one gives any opinion, accordingly karmic atoms get charged. These charged karmas represent themselves in the form of mind in one’s next life. Mind is Nothing but a Collection of All our Past Life’s Opinions. In our ...
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