For me, the need for spirituality and the beginning of my spiritual journey has its roots in science. The scientific theory of evolution explains that survival is of utmost importance for every organism. From unicellular pathogens to giant mammals to human beings - at the end of the day, it is ... Views: 387
The primary reason why some people follow the path of monkhood and spirituality is because of their auspicious inner intents sown in their past life. These individuals have experienced everything on the evolution journey through their numerous life forms from good to bad, happiness to ... Views: 396
Yes! It does.
Let’s explore how…
Enlightenment is the first step taken on the path of liberation
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says:
Who is the one that attains the final liberation?
The one who is bound attains liberation.
Who is the one that is bound?
The one who is suffering.
Who is ... Views: 408
Nirvana is the last death in this world. 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 wander from one Gati (a life form) to ... Views: 437
Religion 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 Younger generations struggle to understand the somewhat outdated norms and rituals associated with religious practices, and are ...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: 426
Our 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: 358
Do 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: 423
Suppose you have a candle that you want to light.
So, you would obviously do a step-by-step exercise i.e. You would go to the market, buy a matchsticks box, come home, find a platform on which you can station the candle, switch off the fan, pull down the curtains so that the wind does not gush ... Views: 339
Yes, it certainly does!
As long as purity does not arise, liberation (Moksha) cannot actually be attained. For Purity, the realization of “Who am I?” must take place. - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan
Spirituality means:
1.Attaining the realization of “Who am I” (Self-Realization) from the ... Views: 310
Karma, as defined by Hindu and Buddhist texts, “is a force produced by one’s actions in this life that influences one’s future lives.”
Good deeds performed in this life yield their results in the form of good rewards and bad deeds yield in bad results in one’s next life. This is the most ... Views: 308
“Go to the One who has become free; and request him, “Sir, make me free.” That is the ultimate solution, the best solution. ‘Who am I?’ - once this is decided, one can attain liberation (become free). And if one does not meet with a Gnani Purush then, until then, one should read the books of a ... Views: 302
Mind is a part of our internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise.
Just like the other senses, the human mind has its own function. The function of mind is to think. It is neither good nor bad. It is made up of knots or tubers. When external and inner circumstances arise, the tuber ... Views: 481
We have all heard the phrase that every cloud has a silver lining. That is definitely true about the fast and competitive pace of current times. Every-day stress and pressure make us more conscious about our physical, mental and spiritual health to balance our personal and professional lives and ... Views: 329
It is common wisdom that one needs a Guru - a guide or mentor - in all that one does, whether in worldly matters or spiritually. Without someone to show the path, it is very difficult to reach the desired destination. Hence, at no point in life, can one eliminate the need for Guru’s guidance! ... Views: 291
Birth and death are inevitable as we all witness them. But after death, how does a Soul find a fresh body to take rebirth? Let’s consider what is the Enlightened One’s Science regarding the subject?
The Present Life’s Karma Determine Where Our Next Rebirth Will Be
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan ... Views: 387
Narrow Mindedness is the Root of Jealousy!
Any negative thought arising in us towards anyone is usually due to our narrow mindedness. We not only think negative, but very often we spread this negativity to others too!
For example, one young girl says to her friends, “Priya gave her ... Views: 664
In today’s age of social media, the overwhelming information about people’s lifestyle choices, their spending habits, their material world, etc. are becoming increasingly accessible by a common man. Even those who live more of an offline life, find ways to keep themselves updated about how ... Views: 393
The law of attraction is the most powerful law in the Universe!
It is based on the simple understanding that if you want something with all your heart and Soul, the whole Universe helps conspire to bring it to you.
Think of yourself being a magnet. As like attracts like, you attract the ... Views: 403
No, 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: 361
Yes indeed! All that is born must one day perish. Yet grief, worry, illusion of mine and ours, and the daily day and night journey happen.
It Happens due to Ignorance
We are ignorant of who we really are. We are also ignorant of how this world functions. Therefore we have the illusion ... Views: 569
Agreed! 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: 288
Self-Realization means to realize, really who am I?
Whatever we identify ourselves with today is not the real self; it is actually a worldly self. Our name, our mind, body, speech, intellect, ego, our anger, pride, deceit, greed, etc. are all a part of the worldly self only.
So, how do we ... Views: 308
We all have heard the saying “Happy Wife, Happy Life”. Marriage is wonderful, but it takes work. When the wife continuously experiences respect, that’s when one is considered to have learnt to become a perfect husband. There will be some rough patches along the way, and there will be days when ... Views: 398
Certainly not!
But yes, out of ignorance, unknowingly, morality tends to become a thing of vanity.
What really is Morality?
Morality and sincerity are actually one of the best virtues in the world. When one becomes moral, the bad habits of a person disappear. Suppose there are bars of gold ... Views: 429
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains: “Wherever there is feeling of any kind, therein lies the Soul; and decidedly there is life present there. Therefore, you should know that where there are feelings, life is present there. And if something does not show feelings, then it has ... Views: 455
Severe self-discipline is NOT essential to Self-realisation, when attained through Akram Vignan.
There are two paths which lead to ultimate liberation.
Kram is a traditional step-by-step path. This path requires one to renounce their worldly life and material possessions, and perform severe ... Views: 276
Destiny 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: 331
Religion is a core part of our culture in India. So, we may have a religious or a spiritual Guru that we follow as he inspires us. Our inspiration may even come from our parents, a family member, a friend or a co-worker. Those who inspire us leave a deep imprint on our psyche. When in great ... Views: 322
Every 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: 423
Do you know when is one really said to be alone?...
When one thinks only about one’s own self!
When we think only about our self, when we live only for our self, we cannot see anyone else other than our own self. And therefore, no matter how many people are along with us, but we are actually ... Views: 335
Do 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: 462
Humans are emotional beings. We often use our emotions, in conjunction with our intellect, to make sense of the world around us. From choosing our friends to deciding what to do over the weekend, we exercise the option which makes us feel happy, excited, valued or cared for.
But there are ... Views: 322
Parting is always painful!
But love demands that we hold the person we love very gently such that we allow things to flow.
Our Love for the Person Who We Love Far Exceeds Our Need for That Person
Agree?! When we love someone very dearly, we are always bothered about that person and not ... Views: 425
Humans are emotional beings. We often use our emotions, in conjunction with our intellect, to make sense of the world around us. From choosing our friends to deciding what to do over the weekend, we exercise the option which makes us feel happy, excited, valued or cared for.
But there are ... Views: 425
Having a living Master to guide us on the path to enlightenment - what else could one ask for?! It is one of the highest blessings for any living being, and more so human beings, to meet a real Spiritual Master in their life! A real master is the pure vehicle through which we can connect with ... Views: 354
Our mind is the part of an internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. The daily life can be busy, hectic and overwhelming. It is constantly on the go with thoughts, memories, and emotions. Finding peace of mind in the modern world is a significant challenge. And not knowing how to deal ... Views: 333
Over the last few months, life has changed for everyone worldwide, due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
There has been an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty as the lockdown has put a hold on everything, right from personal to social and to work life too. Given the level of ambiguity and ... Views: 403
Every 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: 332
Soul is the life energy!
When you put moong beans in a damp cloth, they sprout, isn’t it? And if you put stones in a wet cloth, they don’t grow. It is because there is no Soul in there. Where there is growth, there is a presence of Soul within. Thus, Soul is defined as life energy (chetan). ... Views: 332
Our 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: 327
Yes, 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: 339
Whether lust is something one is born with, or it is something that one develops at a later point, lust is after all lust; it is harmful anyways! Therefore, it is important for one who is born with lust to look for an effective way to come out of it; and one who is wanting to develop lust must ... Views: 459
Pure Soul has, is and shall always remain ‘Pure’ in all circumstances
The Soul is always pure, totally pure. Soul is the real Self of everyone. Whether it be a baby or an adult or a Senior Citizen, whether it be an animal or a tree or a human being, the Soul, which is the real Self of ... Views: 456
Poorn-Sharnagati means to take full refuge in the shelter of someone!
What Importance Does Our Intention to Take Such Refuge Hold, for the Spiritual Practice?
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “Without taking refuge, the ego does not leave. The medicine to remove the ego is to take refuge. ... Views: 325
Compassion 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: 487
Fights 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: 535
Today, the whole world is running behind money and success like a thirsty person running badly in search of water while being lost in desert.
Rather than running behind money or success, if we pay more attention to bringing consistency and sincerity in our work, and patiently and honestly ... Views: 253
There is a nice video at: https://www.dadabhagwan.tv/Home/Video/Soul+is+Permanent
which you will like watching as it provides good clarification in relation to the question you have asked here. He explains that there are six eternal elements in this Universe...
There Are Six Eternal ... Views: 421
“How can I really be free from all miseries? – Live this life to know just this!” - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan
The law of karma is pretty straightforward - When you give happiness, you get happiness. And if you give suffering to others, you get suffering in return.
So, from the moment we ... Views: 397
We all have healthy fears and unhealthy fears. Our healthy fears act as the natural safeguards which we use to sense and avoid dangerous situations. Our unhealthy fears, on the other hand, hold us back from growing and can cause chaos in our lives because one is constantly trying to get rid of ... Views: 635