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- How can we purify our soul and correct past life karma? Also can we see this through rashi chart? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2023 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, has said: “You should keep the account book of the pure Soul clear. For that, at night, you (as a Soul) should tell John (please insert your name here), ‘For whomever you saw faults during the course of the day, clear the karmic account with ...
Views: 242 - How has mindful living changed your perspective on life and relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2024 from Dada BhagwanMindfulness helps transform our life from one of stress, fear and uncertainty, and clogged up with thoughts, to one that is on the whole calmer and stable, full of positive and clear thinking and wholesome. Mindful living helps focus ourselves on the present, here and now, rather than worrying ...
Views: 242 - What is the definition of peace? What is the importance of peace in life? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2024 from Dada BhagwanPeace can mean different things to different people, but it is generally associated with a sense of calm, inner stability and well-being. Peace is a state of harmony characterised by the absence of conflicts, opinions or inner disorder. Peace is often associated with feelings of tranquillity, ...
Views: 242 - How did you discover your true self after a long journey? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why individuals have not yet discovered their true Self is attributed to the presence of karmic obstructions, which create a veil of ignorance of ‘who am I really’. Every single one of us carries the burden of karmas, which are the accumulated effects of past actions, intentions, and ...
Views: 241 - In matters of love, should you follow your head or your heart? - by Submitted on May 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt is generally advisable to follow your heart when making important decisions related to matters of love or even any other sensitive matter in your life. Why the heart and not the head? - Where feelings reside, that’s where the heart lies. The heart is close to the Soul whereas the ...
Views: 241 - What are the Spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fight with that? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSome 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: 239 - Why are humans more into Materialistic things instead of Spirituality? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanMany individuals associate material things with elements like happiness, comfort, relief from problems, success, social status, and pleasure, consequently holding the conviction that pursuing these possessions will lead to a happier and more satisfying life. Also, in today's society, the pursuit ...
Views: 239 - Why don’t people of our generation focus on having spiritual knowledge? Why don't they seek for wisdom? Why do they become materialistic rather than spiritualistic? - by Submitted on May 10, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhen there is too much of attraction towards material things, one cannot be spiritual – it is but natural Don’t think it has much to do with a particular generation as such; because in any generation, the percentage of people inclined towards spiritualism is always markedly far too low; the ...
Views: 239(1 vote) - If enlightenment is our natural state of being, then why is it so elusive-difficult for us to get back to being what we already are (layers of conditioning)? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYes, enlightenment and the resultant liberation are indeed our natural state of being! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, states that Efforts are needed for the daily mundane life but not for attaining liberation, because liberation is the very nature (natural state) of the ...
Views: 238 - Strengthen the bond between you and your child! - by Submitted on May 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo strengthen parent child relationship one has to strive to keep a balanced approach. The role of a parent evolves from nurturer, guide and lastly to a friend. Until the age of seven or eight years if a child make mistakes then you have to guide them and even discipline them if necessary. Till ...
Views: 238 - What are the results of Positive Ego and Negative Ego? - by Submitted on May 16, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe 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: 238 - How do we learn to trust our own intuition and guidance on our spiritual journey? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIntuition is the direct light of the Soul. When we have a problem or seem to be confused regarding some matter, while we are sitting silently and are in steadiness, all of a sudden we get a flash suggesting the path ahead. This is called intuition. On our spiritual journey, depending on ...
Views: 237 - How does overthinking impact mental health, and what coping mechanisms can be effective in managing overthinking? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2024 from Dada BhagwanOverthinking is a harmful habit that can lead to a never-ending cycle of stress and worry. This habit can leave you feeling less confident and motivated, and it can also contribute to various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation and weariness. When you overthink, ...
Views: 237 - What is Gods' Nature? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2023 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 ...
Views: 237 - Honesty - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe world today is riddled with deceit and dishonesty. Be it at school, business, work or in our relationships with our family or friends, we have all encountered dishonesty and deceit and struggled in trying to be honest ourselves. What are the benefits of honesty? - Purity: The more ...
Views: 236 - Can humans be truly happy without money or material possessions (materialism)? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, asserts, “Until one is under the societal influence (lok-sangnya), there is nothing but pain there, and if one comes under the influence (sangnya) of the Enlightened One, then there is nothing but happiness, happiness, and even more happiness. ...
Views: 235 - Why Love of a Mother is the Highest Form of Worldly Love? - by Submitted on May 10, 2024 from Dada BhagwanEveryone in this world is in search of love, by acquiring love they will feel cared for, positive, encouraged, strong within, comforted and most importantly secure. If love can have such a strong effect on a person, it is no wonder then that it is said that ‘Mother’s love is the highest form ...
Views: 235 - What is Normality? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2024 from Dada BhagwanNormality means to maintain balance, without any excessive indulgence or scarcity. Normality is required in all facets of life: starting from our daily routine and right into our relationships. Maintaining normality, in any aspect, promotes not only physical and mental, but emotional and ...
Views: 234 - What is true Compassion? Is the Ego capable of Compassion? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2023 from Dada BhagwanCompassion can be defined as a feeling of deep empathy for another who is struck by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate their suffering. True compassion arises when one genuinely feels for others, considers their problems or suffering as one’s own, and positively initiates a ...
Views: 234 - How can an individual develop self-worth when feeling like they are fulfilling no purpose in life? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhen feeling like I am fulfilling no purpose in life, simply do just two things: 1. Understand what is the purpose of life, and 2. Try and pursue that purpose of life. The self-worth shall then develop automatically. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, suggests: There ...
Views: 233 - How do I learn with studying the Bhagavad Gita? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo learn by studying the Bhagavad Gita means first of all, we ought to rightly understand what Lord Krishna is trying to say herein. In particular, the incident which took place between Lord Krishna and Arjuna during the great war of Mahabharat. Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita is the holy ...
Views: 233 - If the soul is a creation of matter and energy, how can it be eternal? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAccording to Akram Vignan, the Soul is the essence of life energy, separate from the physical body or matter. It represents the purest form of the self, transcending the limitations of the physical realm. The ultimate goal of the Soul is to attain liberation, breaking free from the cycles of ...
Views: 233 - When people say, "Everything happens for a reason," what do they mean? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn the context of Akram Vignan, when people say, "Everything happens for a reason," they mean that every situation and experience in life, whether perceived as positive or negative, is a result of past causes and effects, a form of demerit or merit karma. In life, nothing occurs randomly or ...
Views: 233 - Health benefits of Yoga. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanPeople these days have become a lot more aware about incorporating yoga in the daily routine. Reason being, there are numerous physical, mental and spiritual benefits we gain from yoga. Yoga is a spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which includes breath control, simple meditation, ...
Views: 232 - How is self understood? How do I understand myself? What led up to this understanding of the self? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYour current belief that ‘I am this body and name’ is not true. This is not your real Self. Your real Self is distinct, it is very different from who you believe to be! How do I understand myself? Have you ever questioned, ‘Who am I really?’ Because you do not know the answer to the ...
Views: 232 - Does your Staple Food have an effect on the way you think? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes! Our staple food, that we eat is very much responsible for how aware we are, how sharply we can think, and how quickly we can grasp the knowledge provided to us. It might not exactly control how we think but it controls our ability to think and understand the process. Let’s have a look at ...
Views: 231 - 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: 231 - Why do we go to temples if Lord Krishna is everywhere? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThroughout the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says He resides in every human being. Then, why do people go to temples to search for Him? Yes indeed! Lord Krishna resides in every human being! In which form must He be residing? In the form of a child (Bal Krishna) the one with the flute or any ...
Views: 230 - What is all about Spiritual Life? Can anyone live without doing sin in his mind? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2023 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: 229 - How Can I Get Rid of Negativity from My Life? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe are all aware of the ill effects of negativity in our lives. We become pessimistic in our thoughts, antagonistic and unenthusiastic in our speech and our actions invariably reinforce our bleak view of things. Whilst this can occur consciously, this negative state of mind may well be ...
Views: 228 - What are some easy ways to integrate spirituality into my everyday life? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo 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: 228 - Why do people go to far off religious places by spending so much money, time, and energy just to pray or to have a darshan of God? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSome of the reasons why people travel long distances and go to religious places to pray or to do darshan are: - Those who go to religious places do not see it as a pain-staking exercise, rather they eagerly travel long and far in order to pay homage to their beloved God. They go there to ...
Views: 228 - Can a person who has attained Moksha still have attachments to their loved ones? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe journey of life, from birth to death, is simply predetermined with respect to one’s karmic account. Karmic accounts are generated through ignorance and accumulated karma through many births. Due to this Karmic account, a person feels secure with their loved ones (raag) and the same person ...
Views: 227 - Can Ego and Love exist together? What is the difference between Soul and Ego? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2024 from Dada BhagwanNo, ego and love cannot exist together. Loving someone in the presence of the ego will mean love that is forever changing, it becomes subjective, based on a selfish give and take, and there’s a constant fault-finding taking place which could result in a burst of the worst in you or even ...
Views: 227 - How can simple Spiritual processes help individuals overcome Self-doubt and achieve greater confidence? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIt is normal to experience feelings of self-doubt when we are faced with new or challenging situations in life. Self-doubt is when one feels uncertain regarding one or more aspects of the self. It often stems from some previous negative experiences that one has had. Self-doubt is something ...
Views: 227 - What are some other things you can do to maintain daily happiness and inner peace besides lowering your expectations during interactions with others? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanRight 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: 226 - What does it mean to be "in the now"? Can someone who is always "in the now" exist? Is this something that can happen or has happened before? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhat does it mean to be in the now? To live in the present means to live in the now! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains: “If you’ve lost 600 rupees four days ago and you remember it right now, then it becomes the past [you are in the past]. However, if you recall ...
Views: 226 - What is the definition of a Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSoul is one’s own real form. Soul is the Self, the real Self. Soul is what one really is! Soul is present in every living being and it is uniform in nature. Every Soul has same properties. The main properties of the Soul are infinite knowledge, infinite vision, infinite strength and infinite ...
Views: 226 - How to make sure you spend time with your family? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe all suffer from not having enough time in the day to do the tasks we need and the things we enjoy. One of the most important things we are forced to put aside for a later time is spending time with our family. Our lives are so consumed by chasing after temporary things, that we forget to ...
Views: 224 - 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: 224 - Reasons behind Marital problem - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanHusband and wife are two unique individuals owning different personalities, who decide to unite for a lifetime and become one when tied in the knot of marriage! They become life partners and together share their pleasures and pains in life. The couple begins their new journey with a lot of ...
Views: 224 - What does it mean for the Soul to move on? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo move on, as you would know, means to leave the present state and move ahead to the next state. In the same connotation, when we say, ‘the Soul moves on’, it could mean the Soul proceeds further in its journey, externally from one life-form to another and internally from one state to ...
Views: 224 - HURTFUL WORDS - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan“Speech is the echo of inner intent.” - Param Pujya Dadashri Everyday conversation is essential to several aspects of life such as maintaining relationships (business and personal), building trust and credibility and creating a pleasurable experience for ...
Views: 223 - What happens to emotions when a person becomes Awakened? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2023 from Dada BhagwanA person is said to have been awakened when he attains Self-Realization. What happens when a person becomes awakened? When you attain Gnan (Self-Realization) from the Gnani Purush, ignorance (of the Self) is lifted. On the path of Akram Vignan, which is a stepless path to Self-Realization, ...
Views: 223 - Are anxiety and depression permanent or can they be cured automatically? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2024 from Dada BhagwanGnani, the Enlightened One, explains: There are two kinds of depression: One which is since birth. That which is bound in the past life, and is frozen now when brought forward into this life. Another which is on account of self-negativity. Here, one is normal, but has come into the effect ...
Views: 222 - How has mindful living changed your perspective on life and relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMindfulness helps transform our life from one of stress, fear and uncertainty, and clogged up with thoughts, to one that is on the whole calmer and stable, full of positive and clear thinking and wholesome. Mindful living helps focus ourselves on the present, here and now, rather than worrying ...
Views: 222 - If good karma results in Spiritual Advancement, then what is wealth and riches result of (if it is not result of Good Karma)? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile wealth and riches are a result of good Karma, it is also true that good karma leads us to spiritual advancement. Good deeds like:- Donating large amounts of money, doing religious practices, helping the poor, help one bind good karma. And while doing these deeds, in case one’s inner ...
Views: 222 - What does it mean to be free from Ego? What are some ways to achieve it? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo be free from ego means to recognise ‘who am I’. It means to be free from wrong beliefs which are the cause of one’s suffering and misery. The ego can be understood as the false sense of self, characterised by identification with the mind and body complex. It creates a sense of separateness ...
Views: 222 - How to make sure you spend time with your Family? - by Submitted on May 14, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe all suffer from not having enough time in the day to do the tasks we need and the things we enjoy. One of the most important things we are forced to put aside for a later time is spending time with our family. Our lives are so consumed by chasing after temporary things, that we forget to ...
Views: 221 - How does one maintain spiritual mindfulness and awareness of the present moment while being faced with daily struggles and challenges? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo maintain spiritual mindfulness and awareness of the present moment, while being faced with daily struggles and challenges, first of all, we shall attain Self-Realization. Currently, you believe yourself to be the mind and body complex, isn’t it? Therefore, you experience everything that ...
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