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- What is the difference between Enlightenment, Awakening and Liberation? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2024 from Dada BhagwanLiberation (Moksha) happens in two stages: Liberation of our Soul from the wrong belief of “I am John (you may insert your own name here)”, which we are carrying with us for infinite lifetimes, is the first stage of moksha! In this stage, we become free from all unhappiness, here in this life ...
Views: 174 - What is the difference between Greed and Desire? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2024 from Dada BhagwanDesire can lead to greed. It is fine to desire something, but to keep going back for more or keep on thinking about it excessively all the time, will eventually lead to greed. Desire is something that arises from the moment one sees, hears, smells, tastes or touches something that feels good ...
Views: 200 - 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 - 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 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 - What is the difference between your identity and your Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNone! The Soul indeed is our real identity. We generally believe our name to be our identity and hence introduce ourselves as, ‘I am John (please insert your name here).’ However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, asks us a very simple question here: “Are you yourself John or ...
Views: 379 - What is the Divine Truth - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat is truth? The highest worldly truth is one where no living being is hurt by us through the medium of our mind, speech or actions. This is the greatest of all principles. It is not the real truth though, but is definitely the ultimate 'worldly truth'! Hence, we must decide in our mind ...
Views: 860 - What is the easiest and simplest way to reduce the amount of suffering we create in lives of others - by Submitted on May 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe easiest and simplest way to reduce the amount of suffering that we create in the lives of others is to: Ask for forgiveness with sincere repentance in our heart. This is a scientific and most practical way, and it is called pratikraman. Pratikraman is a 3-fold process, comprising ...
Views: 267 - What is the Essence of Human Life? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“The essence of human life is to come into one’s nature of the Self (Soul); get awakened and remain only in Self.” - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan At some point in life, this question usually arises in everyone’s mind that ultimately what is the real motive behind we coming onto Earth. ...
Views: 697 - What is the fundamental difference between the brain mind and ego? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe Enlightened One explains: There are three divisions in our self: The outer part is made up of: Five senses, Mind (the gross mind where thoughts arise), The physical body (the brain is part of it), Speech. The inner part comprises of: Mind (Mann, the subtle mind) Intellect ...
Views: 315 - 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 - what is the ideal mindset for overcoming addiction? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe kind of mindset that we possess is largely responsible in shaping our life, our temperament and our habits too. An open mindset leads to a positive approach to life and it helps us to come out of any given problem with ease, whereas a narrow mindset makes us stagnant and inactive, hovering ...
Views: 654 - What is the importance of human values in professional life? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHuman values are like jewels which help us do our work without causing any pain, hurt, discomfort, conflict, chaos or confusion to any living being. Values are nothing but the virtues we’ve developed over time. Human values not only help build a strong character; but they also make one an ...
Views: 461 - 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 - What is the importance of silence in ones spirituality? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan“Our intellect should be used to help the other person. The one who conducts his worldly affairs in a manner that causes least clashes at home, in business, or anywhere else is called an intelligent person”, says Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being; whereas application of intellect ...
Views: 330 - What is the Key for daily happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone prefers to be happy rather than being unhappy, sad or miserable. And there come numerous occasions in our life when we feel happy. However, all too often this sense of joy fleets as we encounter another challenge in life through unfolding circumstances. The key question, therefore, is ...
Views: 426 - What is the Key for Daily Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone prefers to be happy rather than being unhappy, sad or miserable. And there come numerous occasions in our life when we feel happy. However, all too often this sense of joy fleets as we encounter another challenge in life through unfolding circumstances. The key question, therefore, is ...
Views: 1016 - What is the main reason behind rise of depression among Indian students in the past few years? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe world is in utter distress today, and if the young generation grows up to bring good relief and peace in this world, what an incredible achievement that would be, isn’t it?! But while we are hoping the young generation to reach out to the world to make it a better place to live in, the ...
Views: 330 - What is the Main Reason of Depression among Students - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe world is in utter distress today, and if the young generation grows up to bring good relief and peace in this world, what an incredible achievement that would be, isn’t it?! But while we are hoping the young generation to reach out to the world to make it a better place to live in, the ...
Views: 504 - What is the meaning of Self-Realization in spirituality? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSelf-Realization is when you realize the answer to the question, ‘who am I?’ It is when you realize that you are a Pure Soul and are separate from the body. Self-Realization brings about the awareness of your true Self, as you get to taste the experience of the Soul (God) within. And once the ...
Views: 389 - What is the mind? How does it work? What are the powers of mind? What is the mind? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhat is the mind? Mind is the place where thoughts arise and exhaust naturally. However, if we get engrossed in our thoughts, the chain of thoughts continues. How does it work? In our daily life, we come across many situations. At that time, we react with a series of attachment and ...
Views: 279 - What is the most believable view on the meaning and purpose of human life for you and why? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanMy most practical outlook on the meaning and purpose of human life is to help humanity in any which way I could and find a path to salvation. By salvation, I mean freedom from the perpetual cycle of birth and death and permanent freedom from pain, suffering and misery. With this outlook in ...
Views: 403 - What is the most important piece of advice to give to someone - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe one most important piece of advice to give to anyone is: “Discover the real Self!” All Lords, Spiritual Masters, Saints and great spiritual personalities in the world have emphasised on just one thing, and that is to ‘Know Thyself’; to arrive at the answer to the question, ‘Who am I?’ It ...
Views: 493 - What is the mystery behind attachment and abhorrence? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAlmost everyone in this world is attached to something or the other – to a particular person or thing, to family, friends, pets, work, a typical lifestyle, some viewpoint, thoughts, etc. This attachment often seems to act as the driving force in life. One fights all odds and even achieves ...
Views: 237 - 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 - What is the Origin Of Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe origin of all thoughts, good or bad, lies in our past life. Our opinions given in past life create the thoughts that we get in this life. How are thoughts generated? •Every time we give a specific opinion, automatically atoms are attracted and get charged into our body accordingly. •A ...
Views: 673 - What is the process of Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe are in the 21st century where with each passing day, more and more things are available readymade, and where higher technology, faster speeds are the order of the day! This trend has obviously influenced the minds of the present generation so as to make them demand faster results in almost ...
Views: 516 - What is the purpose of human life and how to get it? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanTo be born as a human is considered extremely fortunate, for it is only from human form that we can become free - free from all misery and suffering, free from the bondage of life after life! There are two types of goals that one needs to strive to accomplish in human life. The first is ...
Views: 322 - What is the purpose of meditation if the goal is to get rid of the ego and attain enlightenment or God realization? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo attain enlightenment, also known as Self-realisation, meditation alone is not sufficient, as it is often practised in the presence of the ego and can even contribute to its growth and further turmoil. However, in the path of Akram Vignan, the Self-realisation ceremony (Gnan Vidhi) plays a ...
Views: 178 - 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 - What is the Purpose of Our Existence? - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan“In human life alone, one can experience the Soul [i.e. our real Self]. There is no other life form, not even that of the celestial beings, wherefrom we can attain the experience of the Self [Self-Realization]”These are the words of Param Pujya Dadabhagwan, an enlightened being. The purpose ...
Views: 550 - What is the purpose of our existence? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanLiberation! Liberation is the Ultimate Purpose of Our Existence. For centuries, on the sacred land of India, countless saints, Satpurush, Gnani Purush, Vasudevas, Balrams, Chakravarti Kings, Tirthankaras, the perfect embodiment of Omniscience, have been born. These divine beings have not ...
Views: 317 - What is the purpose of Thoughts in our life? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThoughts arise in mind, and the mind serves two purposes: 1. That of a radar: The role of the mind is to inform us about things just like a radar: This is good, this is fearful, this is like this, this is like that. It does so with the help of thoughts. It signals what it sees and these ...
Views: 221 - What is the Real Concept of Brahmacharya? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan‘Brahma’ means ‘Soul’ and ‘charya’ means ‘to dwell in’. Hence, the real concept of brahmacharya is ‘to constantly dwell in the Soul’ The Soul is the real Self of every living being. However, since it is not to be seen, the ignorance of this Self continues to prevail within, until one ...
Views: 591 - 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 is the reason behind offering flowers fruit etc to God at temples? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThere are many reasons which inspire devotees to make offerings to God or deities in temples. But ultimately, it is our faith that draws us to make any offering to God. And this very faith of ours in turn produces results. The stronger our faith, the greater are the results. Some of the ...
Views: 444 - 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 - 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 the reason of quarrels between husband and wife? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFights between husband and wife happen due to ignorance and as a result of their past karmas. In today’s world, the majority of couples have daily fights for years together. This is mainly because of their past karmas. In their previous life, they may have made highly negative intentions ...
Views: 658 - What is the relation among Prakriti Maya and the Law of Karma? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLet’s understand the relation between Prakriti, Maya and the law of Karma, based on the explanation provided by Gnani, the Enlightened One! Prakriti is the Result of the Karmas Created because of Maya. In reality, we are a Pure Soul. The Pure Soul is a non-doer. •But because of Maya, we ...
Views: 451 - What is the relation between salary and happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSalary implies inflow of money and money is considered to be one of the most important sources to live a happy and prosperous life. This is how one perceives a strong relation between salary and happiness. And based on this perception, one develops a deep attachment and sensitivity too towards ...
Views: 575 - What is the relation between superstition and science - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat is Superstition? Superstition means a blind, wrong faith. Superstition is a result of ignorance. Owing to lack of knowledge to reason out why certain incidents occur, one adopts the widely accepted irrational beliefs that have been in practice for years together, generation after ...
Views: 809 - What is the Relationship Between Enlightenment and Miracles - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSince infinite lives, we are in pursuit of happiness. Every time we feel we’ve found it, it only proves to be transient and temporary; and there we are back again hunting for it. Then one day, Nature unexpectedly picks us and puts us directly in the feet of Gnani!! And before we can ...
Views: 486 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and living in the present moment? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2024 from Dada BhagwanOnly with spirituality, does living in the present moment become possible, and only when one is living in the present moment, can it be called spirituality. So, the two are synchronous; there’s a direct relationship between the two! Life is really lived only in the present moment What ...
Views: 191 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and Success? Do you need to choose one over the other? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhat is the relationship between spirituality and success? To know the Soul which is completely free from karma, and walk towards it is Spirituality. And worldly success is the fruit of karma and failure too is a fruit of karma. Our merit karmas yield positive results like success, ...
Views: 183 - 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 - What is the Science behind Attachment and Abhorrence? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFor infinite times, and in infinite births, we all have suffered in the cycle of attachment and abhorrence. Since we have not been able to understand what attachment and abhorrence is, how it is formed, and how we can get rid of it, we’ve not been able to come out of this vicious cycle of ...
Views: 405 - What is the science behind attachment and abhorrence? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanFor infinite times, and in infinite births, we all have suffered in the cycle of attachment and abhorrence. Since we have not been able to understand what attachment and abhorrence is, how it is formed, and how we can get rid of it, we’ve not been able to come out of this vicious cycle of ...
Views: 282 - What is the scientific definition of soul or consciousness or inner personality? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSoul is in fact an eternal element, present in our entire body, except for hair and grown nails. Soul is not a combination of chemicals and electric pulses in the brain.The most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’ We may know about so many things in this world, but ...
Views: 522 - What is the scientific definition of soul or consciousness or inner personality? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’ We may know about so many things in this world, but do you know we do not know our own Self? That is our ignorance. And due to this ignorance, we keep believing that, “I am the body or I am the name (given to identify ...
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