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- 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: 190 - How do you get Liberation while Alive? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile Nirvana is the liberation after death, Self-Realization gets us liberation while alive. Moksha begins with Liberation and Nirvana happens when one attains Ultimate Liberation! Moksha happens in two stages: 1. The first stage of Moksha is attained when Self-Realization happens. As ...
Views: 170 - 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: 191 - Who is the True Self? Who am I? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWe all identify ourselves with the name given to our body. However, today, we shall try to identify, "Who am I really?" Are you actually a father, a husband, a friend, an engineer, a passenger or a patient? Are you really a father, a husband, a passenger? The truth is that you are a father ...
Views: 231 - What is the definition of an Enlightened Person? How do they handle situations? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAn enlightened person is one who has attained Self-Realization and is on the path of liberation, but they still have miles to go. They remain in the shelter of the Enlightened One, and learn to walk step-by-step and progress on the path of salvation. However, it is more important to know how is ...
Views: 222 - What does it mean to be Spiritually Awakened? Is there an end goal to this state, or is it something that is continually experienced? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn Akram Vignan, spiritual science, the state of spiritual awakening is also known as "Self-Realisation” or “Enlightenment”. Experiencing a spiritual awakening involves a profound shift in bodily consciousness, leading to the realisation of one's true nature as the eternal Soul or Pure Soul. ...
Views: 213 - When a person is suffering, is it due to his own Karma or also due to other's Karma? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe whole world is nothing but the principle of karma. The existence of bondage lies entirely on you, you are responsible for it. Everything is your own projection. You are responsible even for the formation of your body. Everything you encounter is your own design; nobody else is responsible ...
Views: 208 - What is Enlightenment and how it can be achieved? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSpiritual Enlightenment means to realize that really who am I. It is called Self-Realization! Through Akram Vignan, a stepless path to Self-Realization, this enlightenment happens when Gnani Purush, the Enlightened One, directly changes our wrong belief to right. Right now, we believe that ...
Views: 210 - 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: 185 - 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: 188 - What is God's role in our Destiny? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2023 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: 225 - 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: 187 - What is a constructive way to handle Jealousy and Suspicion? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMany believe jealousy denotes love. Is that true? No, this is only a myth. By saying so one is actually giving protection to this negative feeling, and thus helping it to grow further and spread its roots deeper. Jealousy is when you're worried that someone's trying to take what you ...
Views: 228 - What exactly is a karmic debt? How is it repaid? Why do you have to do to incur karmic debt? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2023 from Dada BhagwanKarmic debt means that we have bound some bad karma. How is the karmic debt repaid? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains, “There are two directions in which one can progress from a human life-form. If you have a karmic debt, which means that you have bound bad karma; ...
Views: 209 - What is purity? Why is it important to be Pure at Heart? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanPurity means wherein there exists no adulteration, no contamination whatsoever There are 2 paths one can tread on, to conduct his worldly interactions: 1. One driven by Heart; and 2. The other driven by Intellect The path of Purity is one that is driven by Heart, and not ...
Views: 199 - What do I do to get the answer to the spiritual question "Who am I"? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSuppose 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: 228 - What are Moksha, Nirvana and Gati in Hinduism? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYou 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: 196 - 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: 194 - 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: 198 - 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 are the consequences of having a big or small Ego? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile 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: 192 - Is being Materialistic or Spiritualistic better? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSeeking the answer to which is better, being materialistic or spiritualistic, this all depends on what you are looking for in life and for yourself. Let us look at what both have to offer, and see if this helps you to make up your mind: ● Spiritualism brings inner peace and materialism ...
Views: 177 - 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: 187 - Why do we feel sad when we hurt others? Somewhere we feel that it might hurt them. How do we overcome this? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why we feel sad when we may have hurt someone is because we have inflicted pain on them. The direct consequence of our wrong-doing is that we feel its effect. This is how the law of Nature works. “The slightest pain that we have, is the reaction of the pain that we had given. So do ...
Views: 171 - Why do I need spirituality if I am already happy? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2023 from Dada BhagwanBut are you happy all the time? Let us consider a scenario: you receive distressing news about your family member or face financial crises – does your happiness persist? What about times when you are unwell or experience various aches and pains? Can you maintain your happiness during such ...
Views: 217 - 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 - 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: 198 - If a person wishes evil to another, will karma return that desired evil to others? Or are these myths? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhatever one does will come back to them! The slightest misery one gives to any living being does return back to him - such is the law of Nature! What you sow is what you reap. So, the evil a person wishes for another will definitely return back to him. This is not a myth; the law of karma is ...
Views: 207 - How does one know if he/she has found his/her true guru for self-realization (enlightenment)? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanUpon encountering their guru and being in His presence, one's instinct guides them to bow in reverence. In that sacred moment, a profound realisation dawns—their arduous search has come to an end, and they have arrived at their destined destination. Here, they will find the answers to their ...
Views: 221 - 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: 199 - How can we cultivate mindfulness and live in the present moment? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan“If a person comes to me and attains Gnan (Self-Realization), he will experience happiness in everything. And if someone, owing to obstacles (antaray), does not want to take Gnan from me, he too will experience happiness if he asks me everything and understands how the worldly life runs and what ...
Views: 252 - 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 - 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 happens to your ego when you awaken spiritually? How do you deal with an overbearing ego? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIgnorance of the Self gives rise to Ego In common parlance, when we see someone boasting that, “I am great,” or “I am the smartest man in the world”, we consider it as his ego. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains, “To boast is called pride, which is an extension of ...
Views: 269 - 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: 187 - What is meant by our true nature is non-dual? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2023 from Dada BhagwanDualities such as attachment and abhorrence, kindness and cruelty, greed and benevolence, truth and false are all qualities of the prakruti (the worldly self), and the Self (our real Self) is beyond all duality. The nature of the real Self is non-dual. Thus, our true nature is non-dual! The ...
Views: 252 - How can a soul be born in different bodies with different qualities and characteristics? Why is it so if the soul is same for everyone? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSoul is an eternal element; that which is eternal is never born nor does it ever die The Soul is immortal. It was, it is and will always remain the same for everyone. The Soul does not undergo any change whatsoever; that which changes is the body. When one physical body dies, the Soul ...
Views: 207 - For 1-2 weeks I've been suffering from anger issues. I start shouting. What should I do? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2023 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, we get angry when things do not go our way or when someone is not understanding what we are trying to say, or when a difference of viewpoint seems to arise every other day. We get angry when although we are right, someone accuses us of being wrong, or for no good reason, someone ...
Views: 235 - Where do you derive your motivation from? What pushes you to keep going and never give up? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanI derive my motivation from the inner chat! Basically, I am a chatterbox. So whenever I have no one outside to talk to, the machinery immediately switches within and my inner chat begins. And I thoroughly enjoy it, for it not only motivates me, but also delights me, energizes me and nurtures ...
Views: 267 - Where does real happiness lie in life? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEvery society in the world undergoes changes. These changes are influenced by the environment, technology, climate, people, interaction, the way we live, and many more factors. And amidst so many changes taking place all around, to find real happiness that remains constant is impossible! ...
Views: 246 - Is the law of karma (the revenge) actually for everyone, given that many people get away from the wrongs they did? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe law of karma is not your enemy that it will take revenge from you It gives you back ONLY what you have given out in the Universe. The principle of Karma says, ‘Give what you would want to receive’ Many a times we do feel that people who do good have to suffer, and the ones doing ...
Views: 250 - If we are not our body, then why do we suffer the pain when something happens to our body? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWe are indeed not our body. Do you say, “This is my body” or you say, “I am body” - what would you say? This is my body, right? So who is saying, “This is my body”? The owner and the belonging must be separate. If you say, “This is my house”, it means you are the owner of the house. ...
Views: 210 - 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: 210 - 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: 200 - What are the signs that your ego has taken over in life, and what can you do to fix it? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn 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: 222 - What are some ways to avoid getting negative karma while doing something good? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile 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: 231 - What are some common misconceptions about your Spiritual? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEvery 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: 243 - How do we embrace our lives? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEmbracing life, in simple terms, means fully accepting and appreciating the present moment and everything it brings without confrontation, attachment, seeking justice, or causing harm to others. When you embrace life naturally, you can experience peace, harmony, and bliss. Akram Vignan, also ...
Views: 218 - How does one obtain true happiness or real world (outer) & spiritual (inner) peace simultaneously if life is suffering? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWorldly life is indeed suffering – this is a fundamental truth; and therefore liberation from the cycle of birth and death is the ultimate purpose of every person’s life. Nevertheless, this liberation happens in two stages: 1. In the first step, we get liberated from suffering, and hence we ...
Views: 183 - 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 ...
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