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- Does the number of souls keep on increasing just like the worlds population? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo, the number of Souls in the world always remains constant. There are 3 divisions: 1.Liberated Souls in Siddha-Kshetra. They have already reached the stage of ultimate salvation, and therefore, have left this world forever. They are liberated from the worldly bondages and hence have no ...
Views: 451 - Is death an absence of karma in a spiritual sense? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanDeath takes place when all the accounts of karma of a person for that particular life are finished We all witness the occurrence of birth and death. Spiritually speaking, whatever karmic account one has bound for the current life comes to an end, and therefore death happens. Let’s read on ...
Views: 451 - Is it True we are Unconscious Until we Spiritually Awaken? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe essence of human life is to get awakened and remain only in ‘Self’.The Soul is the real Self. But from time immemorial, we have not known this real Self. Owing to our ignorance of the Self, we have always lived in an illusion. And years afters, life after life, this illusion has only ...
Views: 451 - What are the different ways in which we can get rid of our bad Purva Sanchita Karma? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe 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: 451 - 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 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 ...
Views: 451 - How can I stop comparing myself to others including my friends to live a happier and healthier life? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Dada BhagwanQuestioner's Background: I think they're all cool, funny, successful, confident and I’m not. I love what I'm doing, and I believe in my goals, but I think I can't make myself and my goals seem interesting to people. Sometimes I get sad when people praise others. It's like I want all the ...
Views: 450 - How does the soul take a new birth? Where does the soul fly away after death? In which form does the soul go? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Dada BhagwanHave you ever seen a talking and walking toy that runs on battery? According to what it is fed, it says, ‘I am hungry, I am happy’, and so on. It works as long as there is a battery in it. And, when the battery is discharged, it is dead. Similarly, a dead body doesn’t have any energy or power to ...
Views: 450 - Can the soul overcome physical pain since it is not the soul who is getting affected? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur physical body and Pure Soul are totally different and separate, like two different entities with different responsibilities. If we get a bruise, the body experiences the pain and the Pure Soul only ‘Sees and Knows’ it; it does not do anything else. The Soul just observes what the body ...
Views: 449 - What is good karma? What is bad karma? Who defines it? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGood and Bad karma: Good karma is bound when we have intention to make others happy.Bad Karma is bound when we have intention to hurt others. Why did I highlight the word “intention?” It’s because Karmas are bound mainly through intent. It is the inner intent that causes the bondage of ...
Views: 449 - Can eternal happiness be harmful? Can it cause depression? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal can never be harmful or a cause for depression; rather it is the source of absolute bliss and a reason for ultimate freedom from all worldly misery. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “Once the bliss of the Soul (Self) is attained, it never leaves. The bliss of the Soul is ...
Views: 448 - Do you believe that the body and the soul are two different beings? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOne of the most confounding questions that arises in everyone’s mind at some point of time is: what exactly is the relationship between the body and the Soul? Are they two different beings or two parts of one being? Let us explore! Death is a universal phenomena. Every living being dies at ...
Views: 448 - What should I do when my friend is contemplating suicide? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanA friend in need is a friend indeed! Searching for ways to help a friend through her tough time is indeed a great deed. Trust the following will prove useful and supportive in your endeavour. Life is like a see-saw. At one moment of life, happiness is at the top, and in the other moment, ...
Views: 448 - How can i help people battling with loneliness and depression? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo Help People Is A Very Nice Thought Indeed! These days, instead of worrying about other people’s problems, generally one is busy worrying about earning more and more money, and fulfilling one’s own selfish interests. One does not realize that if he serves others, he is going to benefit for ...
Views: 447 - What are karmas and how does the soul remain connected with them? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAn 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: 447 - Everybody says God exists, why doesn’t God cure Coronavirus? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, God very much exists. But, ‘where and how’ is a million dollar question! God is neither a majestic figure residing high up in the skies, nor is he an Almighty, in the sense that he can lift heavyweights or cure Corona virus for you and me. This is an absolute myth! Really speaking, ...
Views: 446 - Have you ever changed your opinion on getting married after seeing your parent’s marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAs a normal worldly ritual, everyone thinks of marriage as ‘a beautiful bond between husband and wife’, wherein the two lead a good and happy life. Following the societal norm, we too dream about getting married; and look forward to having a life-time companion in the form of a partner and a ...
Views: 446 - The difference between an Atma Gnani and a Guru - by Submitted on May 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe difference between an Atma Gnani- ‘One with full Knowledge of the Self’ and a Guru is immeasurable. An Atma Gnani is here for the sole purpose for you to attain liberation by acquiring the knowledge of the Self from Him. In contrast, a Guru is a guide or a teacher of a sort and exists to ...
Views: 446 - What Do You Mean by Virtue? How Is It Important to Lead a Happy and Righteous Life? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 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: 446 - Why is it that past life karma has so much significance? - by Submitted on May 27, 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: 446 - How can I live a practical life? What are the rules of living a perfect life in all ways? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLife becomes a cakewalk when one is able to walk through any situation smoothly and happily. The two primary keys that help open any locked door in life are: 'Adjust Everywhere' and 'Avoid Clashes'. Life is nothing but a series of adjustments. From birth to death, you have to make ...
Views: 445 - How do I stop myself from thinking? What does the future hold for me? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYou cannot stop the mind from thinking, for it is the job of the mind to think! The mind is just like the other senses, like the ears hear, the eyes see, similarly the mind thinks. The mind keeps on performing its function (duty). So, the thoughts will continue to flow, no matter how much ...
Views: 444(1 vote) - Universe is governed by the law of karma but how can one get a reflection of past life accumulated karmas? Is their any mechanism for the same? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEverything that you can see and experience through your five senses in this life is all a reflection of your past-life accumulated karma. Eg. your parents, your grand-parents, the house you live in, your job, your degree, your qualification, everything reflects your past-life accumulated ...
Views: 444 - 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 - How does the internet contribute to a human’s positive outlook in life? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAs we all know, internet has turned out to be one of the most important and influential tools in people’s life today. No doubt there are certain disadvantages of this facility, but despite the negatives, one cannot deny the enormous good it has brought about all over the world. So, like ...
Views: 443 - If we dedicate ourselves to God are our bad karmas over? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe Science of Karma The Science of Karma is such that even if one dedicates himself to God, bad karmas will still need to be endured. In life, every one of us, including God Himself, has to undergo the respective effects of bound karmas. No one can escape it! However, by dedicating ...
Views: 443 - Is celibacy good for both our mind and spirituality? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur body is connected to our mind and Soul. Therefore, a healthy body is indicative of the healthy state of our overall well being. Now, we all know that by doing regular workouts, making conscious changes in our diet and improving our overall life-style, we can bring about good changes in ...
Views: 443 - Does the internet contribute to a human’s positive outlook in life? How? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAs we all know, internet has turned out to be one of the most important and influential tools in people’s life today. No doubt there are certain disadvantages of this facility, but despite the negatives, one cannot deny the enormous good it has brought about all over the world. So, like ...
Views: 442 - Why does Nature want to keep us in the Loop - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNature is not some entity! It neither wants or desires anything, nor keeps any partiality or prejudice towards anyone. The natural process of so many circumstances coming together is Nature. When two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen come together, we automatically get water. This is the ...
Views: 442 - Fear, ahead of Exams! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“You look nervous. Your palms are sweating. Your body is trembling…. People around you are joking and rejoicing, however you are not enjoying it, nor are you even interested in anything that’s going on outside. What happened?” “There are knots forming in my stomach. I am feeling uneasy. I am ...
Views: 441 - How to overcome Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we are not able to obtain the desired results or are unable to attain the desired outcomes in life; when we are hard-pressed from all sides, or we encounter repeated insults and failures; we begin to feel, “I’m not good at anything!” The pressure of circumstances from outside further ...
Views: 441 - Purpose of Money in Human Life - by Submitted on Sep 12, 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: 441 - Should I think positively or stop expecting things? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanShould I think positively or stop expecting things?... Why not do both? To think positive does not mean expecting only good and good things to happen in any situation. The outcome is not in our hands, but positivity is! For example, say your exam results are due. Now, thinking positive ...
Views: 440 - How do we know if this is the last Janma? What planet indicates Moksha? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSorry, but this is not the last janma for anyone who is presently living on the planet Earth- no exception! It is because the era that we are presently living in is ‘Kalyug’. This era is not fit for going to moksha directly from here. Mahavideh Kshetra is the place from where moksha can take ...
Views: 439(1 vote) - How do you find true happiness when things seem to never go right? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhatever you do will come back to you! The slightest misery one gives to any living being does return back to him - such is the law of Nature! So, the pain given to other’s bodies will be reflected in the same way to one’s own body indeed. However, these are all effects of one’s past karmic ...
Views: 439 - How to get rid of Depression in a Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDepression can materialise at any time for anyone. All one needs to know is how to remove this depression when it shows its early symptoms, so that it does not do any harm to us and our relationship. Fundamentally, the solution lies inside us. But if you are unable to find out how to get rid ...
Views: 438 - What are the steps one should take at the beginning to go towards the enquiry of the Real Self along with reading spiritual scriptures and teachings of Enlightened Masters? - by Submitted on May 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur 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: 437 - Can we change our destiny through meditation? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDestiny Changes Based On Our Meditation The Lord says that our current actions are a result of our past life’s karma, and hence they are bound to happen as is; we don’t have much control over it. But what is important is our meditation at that time i.e. the type of contemplation we are engaged ...
Views: 436 - How Can One be Spiritual Despite of Attraction towards Material things? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, our feeling is that spirituality is all about renouncing, isn’t it? We have to abandon our family, leave all our worldly comforts and pleasures, sacrifice tasty food and do fasting, and do hard penance and meditation, to grow on given spiritual path. But what if you are not ...
Views: 436 - What happens when you stop identifying yourself with your mind and body? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhy do you identify yourself with the mind and body? “Due to wrong belief”, says Pujya Deepakbhai, an enlightened being! While explaining this aspect in a very simple and beautiful way, he further elaborates, “It is by wrong belief that you feel oneness with Claudet (you may insert your ...
Views: 436 - Can I Believe in God and Still Accept Science? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanA question that has baffled many civilizations and generations to come is can one still believe in God and science simultaneously? The answer does not have to be as complicated as people make it. There are many parallels between God and science. With the rich diversity of countless forms of ...
Views: 435 - Master Key for acceptance ! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt’s the 21st century! where our minds are often found crowded and struggling with constant thoughts of wanting to change our painful past, imperfect present and challenging future that we think is in store for us! As said by Carl Jung – “We cannot change anything until we accept it. ...
Views: 435 - What Are the Techniques or Habits One Must Adopt to Lead a Happy and Successful Life? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe 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: 435 - What Do You Want to Do With Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEveryone has a wish to make the best of his life! You too have a similar aim, don’t you? So are you decided, what do you want to do with your life? Not yet?! Then, come let us try together and figure it out, today... Step 1: Identify what you want to be best at? This will tell you what ...
Views: 435 - What is a Life Worth living? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe answer to this question varies from individual to individual, depending on the value that one assigns knowingly or unknowingly to a particular aspect of life. Our perception about how we look at life is what determines ‘what life is worth living’ in our eyes; it conveys the important reason ...
Views: 435 - What is a spiritual Master? How does someone become recognized as one? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAn Enlightened One, also known as the Spiritual Master / Spiritual Leader is One who has a constant awareness of the Self i.e. the Pure Soul. He is free from anger, pride, deceit, greed, attachment, and abhorrence. In His presence, everyone experiences immense harmony and peace. His words ...
Views: 435 - Are we finding happiness only at the sufferings of others? Do we need to find such negative happiness at all? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe joy that we feel seeing the happiness of other beings is the pure joy unadulterated by self-interest. Feeling pleased at other's happiness is a great virtue! On the other hand, the joy one feels while seeing others fail, suffer or get hurt; the sadistic pleasure one takes when something ...
Views: 434 - How does a person experience peace from within? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanA person’s peace can flow naturally from within, but ONLY after acquiring Self-realisation. What prevents one from experiencing one’s natural peace is the false belief of, “I am the body and the name.” Because of the false belief of one’s real Self, one is continuously searching for peace and ...
Views: 434 - How does evolution favour humans in a positive level? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanModern science has been talking about evolution and its many aspects ever since Charles Darwin published his paradigm altering book On the Origin of Species in 1859. In this book, he has talked about how living beings evolve over time by the process of natural selection. One of the most ...
Views: 434 - Is life pre-destined? What role does our will power and hardwork play in it? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThis indeed is a puzzling question. The sooner we get clarity on this, the better it is for us on the way forward. You are right in saying that life is pre-destined based on our karmas brought forth from our past life. However, there are a couple of other arguments too that ought to be ...
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