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- What is the speed of the human soul exiting from the body after death? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains how this process actually works! The Soul is eternal; it is free from birth and death. However, the physical body, in which the Soul resides, is mortal. The moment Soul exits from the body, the body becomes lifeless. And this is what is ...
Views: 2000 - What is Runanubandha and how is it Different from Karma? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe often wonder why do we have only these people as my family members and not anyone else from the entire world? Why do relationships start and get established with only certain specific people, out of many, who come into our life? How do we get linked with each other? Is it God deciding it ...
Views: 1649 - What are the spiritual benefits of celibacy ? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelibacy is the purest and the richest form of lifestyle one can ever opt for, if one wants to spiritually rise higher and experience the Soul in its absolute form. To many of us, ‘celibacy’ may appear to be an alien term. Celibacy means freedom from the bondage of all sexual impulses through ...
Views: 1188 - Peer Pressure and its effects - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHave you ever felt like someone is directly or indirectly trying to get you to do something you really don’t want to do? Has being in such situation often made you feel uncomfortable and confused? Yes? This is what is called peer pressure. Peers are people in our surrounding with whom we ...
Views: 1177 - My 16 year old daughter is in an open relationship is this ok and should I stop it? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanManaging a teenage child is a very sensitive and a crucial chapter in the life of any parent. In this age, while on one hand children are very curious to explore the world around them, on the other, their friends have a very deep influence over them. This easily draws them into forsaking the ...
Views: 1087 - Where is the Soul located in the Human Body? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul is located throughout the entire body, except in the nails and in the hair. If someone cuts our hair while we are asleep, we would not know it, because there is no Soul located in our hair. We do not feel any pain where there is no Soul. But in places where there is Soul, we would ...
Views: 1069 - Difference Between Knowledge, Wisdom and Common Sense - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn everyday life, we often come across words like ‘knowledge,’ ‘wisdom’ and ‘common sense.’ But what exactly do these words mean? Let us explore! Knowledge: In a broad sense of the term, knowledge refers to the theoretical or practical understanding of any subject. There are many types of ...
Views: 1048 - Grief - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHave you experienced loss of dear ones in your life? Do you feel devastated, lost and helpless? Why do we feel shattered and heartbroken? Let us understand the spiritual science behind “Grief” and ways to come out of it. Loss of someone who was an integral part of our life be it spouse, ...
Views: 1033 - 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 - Goal of Human Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGoals make us focus. Whilst life’s purpose provides us with a general direction, our goals give us crystal clear focus on what we need to spend our time and energy on. When you have resolved on a goal, you may or may not know how to get there; but because you have established a goal in your ...
Views: 1009 - Fill the Generation Gap - by Submitted on May 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCommunication and mutual agreement between people of different age groups has become more difficult due to the generation gap. The new generation learns and matures at a quicker pace, given the exposure to social media and an overall increase in technology. As a result, parents, children, and ...
Views: 992 - Do you think suppressing emotions helps to reduce the emotion that we are trying to suppress? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“Tolerance really means doubling the anger. Tolerance means to suppress continually. One will realize this when the spring of coil i.e. the suppressed anger rebounds one day.” – a quote of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan. By suppressing emotions, the emotions don’t reduce; they sooner or later do ...
Views: 979 - What are the Spiritual Benefits of Celibacy? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelibacy is the purest and the richest form of lifestyle one can ever opt for, if one wants to spiritually rise higher and experience the Soul in its absolute form. To many of us, ‘celibacy’ may appear to be an alien term. Celibacy means freedom from the bondage of all sexual impulses through ...
Views: 974 - Dealing with Anger - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Dada BhagwanGood that you not only want control over the outer anger but even the anger inside. And yes when you get rid of weakness like anger inside out you would be more than happy. Once we realize and confront the problem, the solution is half reached. One cannot stop anger immediately. Firstly, one ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Negative to Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOur life feels so fulfilling when our mindset is positive, whereas negative thoughts and feelings drag us into suffering. So if our mindset is already negative, we should look at changing it into positive, at the earliest. What can we do to bring about this change? Let’s see… 1.Fight ...
Views: 946 - How do we control our anger for simple issues? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAnger is one of the most common human emotions. Most of us, if not all, have experienced anger in one way or another, and while different people have different ways of expressing anger, the emotion remains the same. It is also a matter of common experience that anger is very harmful, both for ...
Views: 944 - Can someone love you and disrespect you at the same time? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThis is generally the case! In every home, there is so much of love between people staying together; yet so frequently we get to see instances where one disrespects the other. For instance, a brother fights with his sister all day long and does not show any respect towards her. Yet, if a third ...
Views: 922 - How to Get over a Traumatic Event in Life? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanImmediately after a traumatic event, it is common for people to feel stunned and not being able to accept what has happened, as such events could arouse a lot of disturbing feelings in a person, giving rise to mixed emotions of stress, fear, anger and agitation. But things usually settle with ...
Views: 922 - What happens to the Soul who have been Murdered in Unnatural death? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOne happens to get murdered, for his circumstances had to be like that; it was destined to be so. It is not possible for a common man like us to know where a person has left for, after his death. But yes, our prayers certainly reach him, so we must pray for his peace. When we pray for him, we ...
Views: 917 - How does one remove Kama Krodha Lobha Moha Mada Matsarya Dambha Darpa Asuya Irshya Ahankara Raga and Dvesha? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanKama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, Matsarya, Dambha, Darpa, Asuya, Irshya, Ahankara, Raga and Dvesha are the different types of faults that exist inside us in the form of tubers. These tubers are the root cause of our sufferings. However, unaware of this fact, we keep dancing to its tunes all ...
Views: 912 - Will I be punished by God if I commit suicide? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAt times, we get caught in situations that we find difficult to handle. When things seem to be getting out of hand and whatever we do to salvage the situation only fails, when extreme circumstances surround us on the outside and a feeling of loneliness, helplessness, despair, coupled with mental ...
Views: 912 - How Can We Define Truth? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe definition of truth should be such that it is acceptable by all, in every single circumstance and with each relationship. The truth should not change from people to people or from situation to situation. The truth should not hurt or divide people. However, many truths in this world ...
Views: 907 - How can One be a Better Version of Ourself? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDo you want to be a ‘better’ or the ‘best’ version? Everyone wants to be the best, of course! You will be surprised to know, that by real fact, you are already the best. Indeed! Let me tell you how... If asked, ‘who are you?’ you would say, “I am John. (The reader may insert his own name ...
Views: 901 - Is Niyati bound to happen or can it be changed by good karma? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that whatever is written in one’s Niyati is bound to happen. In other words, everything is pre-determined. How true is such an understanding of life? Do we really have no control over anything? According to the law of karma, Niyati is both fixed and flexible. Let’s see how… In ...
Views: 901 - Benefits of Spiritual Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe benefits of a Spiritual life are far too many! Spiritual life means a life lived with a purpose to progress on the path that leads to ultimate liberation. Ultimate liberation is when one attains freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth; and until the liberation happens, while leading a ...
Views: 894 - Bhagavad Gita and Self-Realization - by Submitted on May 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe Bhagavad Gita is a holy scripture. It is in question-answer format and has been written with the express intention to help those who read it to comprehend the fundamental questions of our being. Those that read the Gita understand some of its significance but struggle to understand its ...
Views: 892 - Why did God give me a punishment by making me sexual? I get attracted to girls and I do not want to do so, what should I do? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanVery few people in this world are aware about what they do every day, therefore be proud of yourself that you are able to do such a self-assessment. A person who realizes his shortcomings always comes out them. Solution to your problem is not that difficult. Mainly, you just have to repent ...
Views: 888 - Qualities of the Soul - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat do you think the word ‘Self’ really means? Does it refer to my personality? My body? my name? or something else? Let’s analyze this a bit… When I say, “This is my watch”, I am a separate entity and the watch is a separate entity, isn’t it? Similarly, “this is my body” implies I am ...
Views: 875 - What are Mohaniya Karmas? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanMoha means attachment. The worldly life appears sweet because of illusion. And the attachment that happens owing to the illusion is called moha. Mohaniya karma is the deluding karma that causes illusion. There are a total of eight karmas that bind our Soul, of which the mohaniya karma is ...
Views: 869 - 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 Pure Love? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe love that this world talks about is worldly love, and that is why this world is so complex itself. This worldly love is infatuation and attraction. Where there are infatuation and attraction, there is desire. When desire does not get fulfilled, complaints and attacks arise from within. There ...
Views: 853 - How do you tell if a Person has a Soul? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul means Self You say, “I am John (the reader may insert his own name here)” However, John is the name of the body. Who are you in this? The Self is the Soul! Where There Is Growth, Where There Is Feeling, There the Soul Exists For instance, if you tie pulses in a wet cloth, they’ll ...
Views: 851 - Secret to Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe secret to positive thinking lies with you as you have the power to change the way you think. You can overpower the adverse thoughts which bring you self- doubt and misery. This can be accomplished through: •Your firm determination, •sincerity to yourself and •reversal of the ...
Views: 849 - Purity - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFor one to become pure in this world, one must first attain the knowledge of the Soul. The Soul, by nature, is absolutely and completely pure, and our real true identity is nothing but ‘Soul’. Yes, we are really a Pure Soul, indeed! However, the Soul remains in a dormant stage until the ...
Views: 839 - How to overcome the fear of death - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that death is inevitable; whether we like it or not, we all have to die one day. Yet many people in this world have fear of death, for death is a mystery, a mystery of ‘What happens to me next?’... When one learns about the facts related to death, his fears get eased.The mystery ...
Views: 838 - What is spirituality? Where is spirit located in our body? Why arent we able to realize it? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhat is spirituality? Spirituality is about staying in our True Self (Pure Soul) as a knower and seer. What is the True Self? It is the Pure Soul. We are not ‘Rahul (You may insert your name here),’ we are indeed a Pure Soul. Rahul is just a temporary body and name, which will die in ...
Views: 832 - What is the actual nature of fear? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe 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: 820 - 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 are the ways to overcome fear and worry in life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFear is one of the most powerful emotions as it has a very strong effect on our mind and body. It makes us worry and holds us back in life, especially when that fear or worry is regarding losing someone or something in life that is of great value to us. I too had a lot of fears and worries. ...
Views: 794 - What is the spiritual root of jealousy? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNarrow 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: 790 - According to Jainism why is Moksha siddh Shila called real home of soul when we never went to Moksha before? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBefore we take up this question, here’s a little story... Once upon a time, the circumstances shaped up in a manner that resulted in a Prince of a huge kingdom having to take his first breath in a dense jungle. He was alive but was all alone, surrounded by utter darkness. As time passed ...
Views: 785 - Adjustment with the people is the Highest Religion - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThousands of meanings and examples follow the word ‘Adjust’. Whether it is adjusting to a place, an emotion, an individual or a situation. No matter how little or big the extent of the concern, the main goal is to adjust to something or someone peacefully. There are many benefits to being able ...
Views: 783 - 10 Brain Damaging Habits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is very easy to form any habit. Some habits are beneficial whilst some could be extremely damaging too. Many a times we are not even aware of the detrimental impact a specific habit can have on us. So listed below are the 10 brain-damaging habits, which can have short or long-term harmful ...
Views: 779 - 10 Tips to help you Improve your Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan1.Adjust and thus avoid conflict with your spouse. Conduct your interactions in a manner that your love remains intact. When you bump into a wall due to darkness, do you set out to find whose fault it was or do you try to look for the door, so that you can find your way out? 2.Help each other ...
Views: 778 - What are the Characteristics of a Pure Soul?" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Modern day science is advancing with great speed and is gaining better and better understanding of what the world around us is comprised of. However, it hasn’t delved too deep ...
Views: 772 - What is Karma? Is it true that if someone performs a wrong deed then they will have to repay for that deed? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanKarma in ordinary parlance relates loosely to the “luck” which one encounters during one’s life. Historically, the word “Karma” is a Hindu term which dates back during the usage of the Sanskrit language and relates to the causes and effects of deeds through your mind, speech and body. Far more ...
Views: 772 - How to deal with a Control-freak Wife? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanStaying with a control freak is not pleasant and easy... because people afflicted with this tendency want everything to be done their way, and they are highly obsessed with the need to constantly keep directing people and the outcomes in their life. It is an annoying personality trait and a ...
Views: 770 - After Self-Realization, Does Life Turn Towards Positive? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being has said, “The whole world has constantly wandered around in ‘negativity’. This ‘Akram’ [science] is a fine ‘positive’ path”. Through the Akram science of the Self, one comes to realize his Real form as opposed to the wrong belief of ‘I am the ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - What is the difference between attraction admiration love attachment and dependence? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all have, during our life span, experienced one or more of these emotions; but sometimes it can prove difficult to distinguish precisely what we are feeling at one given time. Most of us are aware that there is a difference, but for the purpose of clarity, let us look at each emotion ...
Views: 765 - What is on the other side of life? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe question of what happens to us after we pass away is perhaps the most wondered about and can never be answered. Fundamentally, it is about belief. Whilst we know for sure that after life there is death - however there are very different beliefs as to what happens to you once you leave this ...
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