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Thousands 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: 161
We 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: 177
We 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: 174
To 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: 196
Everyone 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: 189
Yes, the country of India has been a country of spirituality
For centuries, the sacred land has borne countless saints, Satpurush, seekers of the truth and Gnani Purush, and also the Vasudevas, Balrams, Chakravarti Kings and Tirthankars, who are perfect embodiments of Omniscience. These ... Views: 196
At some point in our lives, we all have experienced some form of inferiority complex at school, work or home with friends or family.
This emotion of feeling generally inadequate or on occasions supposed inferiority in some aspect can bring you down and depress you. All too often, this ... Views: 196
Tirthankaras, the Spiritual Scientists, are the highest, absolute, perfect Enlightened Beings. They have conquered all their inner enemies of anger, pride, deceit and greed and remain free from all the effects of attachments and abhorrence. The term Tirthankaras means ‘full moon’, having gained ... Views: 172
Can you imagine a life in which you remain in a constant state of inner bliss irrespective of what good or bad things befall upon you? This state of eternal happiness can only be experienced when you realise the true source of permanent happiness, your true Self, the Pure Soul. Being in the Pure ... Views: 197
The 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: 189
We often say “I should be more positive in life”, and yet on the other hand, we are seen complaining and sulking over events. It is easy to say one should adopt a positive mindset, but difficult to follow-through. This is because we are impulsive in reacting to the external happenings ... Views: 199
Normality 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: 193
What 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: 181
Mindfulness 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: 194
In today's interconnected world of social media, avoiding comparison and feelings of inadequacy can be incredibly challenging. Many of us seek the key to lead a happy and healthy life, free from the torment of constant comparisons, which seem to plague us ongoingly.
Effects of ... Views: 217
Parting is always difficult, especially when one is quite attached to each other
But if you think, you have tried everything possible and yet destiny has brought you to the juncture where you are forced to let someone go, then do so in a manner that after separation, if ever you two happen to ... Views: 204
Gnani, 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: 180
Thomas Hobbes (April 5th, 1588 – December 20th, 1679) was an English philosopher. He is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan about social contract theory. Hobbes also contributed to ethics, history, geometry, and theology. He’s frequently considered to be one of the founders of modern ... Views: 245
So, how do we design our life to increase happiness, lower the feeling of anxiousness, and have a handle on our anger and that too in a healthy fashion?...
Outlined below are few most practical suggestions, which if introduced into your daily routine, will substantially bring about positive ... Views: 199
Learning from our faults is a vital part of growing up and indeed our entire lives. Everyone makes mistakes, not just children. However, as parents, it is our duty to help our children improve and learn from their mistakes. We want to instill good values and principles in them. Knowing how we ... Views: 205
When people make a significant decision to spend the rest of their lives together and get married, they embark on a journey full of hope and promises to each other. In the beginning, the married couples feel they have a bright future that is full of optimism and anticipation. After a certain ... Views: 194
We 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: 210
Living in the present moment means letting go of the past without any condition for the future. It means living your life consciously i.e. being aware of everything that is going on with your thoughts, the words spoken, the actions of the body, and appreciating the environment around you.
The ... Views: 222
Francis Ford Coppola (April 7, 1939–) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is considered one of the greatest directors of all time, having received five Academy Awards and six Golden Globes. Patton, The Godfather series, Apocalypse Now, The Cotton Club, Peggy Sue Got ... Views: 272
Throughout 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 child (Bal Krishna) or the one with the flute or in ... Views: 207
There are various ways to define happiness.
The most obvious definition is the Oxford Dictionary definition:
“the state of feeling or showing pleasure”
This definition is quite vague but it gives us a general impression of the usual definition of the word. Although this is clear, it is ... Views: 169
Yes, you are right!
There is never a tomorrow. No one in the world has seen tomorrow. Whenever you look, it is always today. When there is no such thing as tomorrow, then what is the point? The present time is the now. The time gone by is yesterday which is the past, and tomorrow is in the ... Views: 176
“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: 181
We 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: 174
You mean to ask, if you stay patient and trust Shiva, then will He fulfill your desire?
No! It’s not so. Yes, if you stay patient and trust Him, you will fulfill Shiva’s desire for sure ☺
What is Shiva’s desire?... that we Be like Him!
Shiva is detached and desireless. He doesn’t need ... Views: 169
Exercising ‘purity’ in your daily interactions plays a vital role in ensuring happiness. You will begin to experience liberation in this current life – a freedom from the inner negative emotions of anger, pride, deceit and greed. These emotional adversaries, tormenting you with only pain and ... Views: 156
It is a dream and the duty too of every parent to give their child the best possible start in life such that going ahead, he upholds good values and manners in life, maintains respect for all living beings and is able to deal with and manage his problems with confidence.
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As you approach your teenage, it is natural for you to ponder on thoughts of meeting a life partner. Different questions regarding dating and marriage may arise in your mind, such as, “How can I straightaway marry a stranger? If I meet someone, should I not date first? How will I establish that ... Views: 164
Introduction: In the realm of web development, React JS stands tall as one of the most popular and powerful JavaScript libraries for building user interfaces. It is a top option for developers all over the world because of its performance, reusable components, and versatility. But learning React ... Views: 266
To strengthen the 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 makes mistakes then you have to guide them and even discipline them if necessary. ... Views: 158
Introduction:
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a complex and strategic card game that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. One of the intricacies that often perplexes newcomers is the concept of "Summoning Sickness." In this guide, we will delve deep into the realms of what is ... Views: 314
We 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: 185
The ultimate solution that will bear results in making your inner strength stronger or infinite energies is through Self-realisation.
Inner strength refers to resilience, common sense, and maintaining equanimity that individuals possess within themselves. It is the ability to remain ... Views: 160
In the vast expanse of Yoruba spirituality lies a concept of profound significance: Asè. This term encapsulates the spiritual depth and cosmic essence that permeate the beliefs and practices of the Yoruba people. In this exploration, we delve into the multifaceted dimensions of Asè, uncovering ... Views: 259
Conflict for is something that is not in anyone’s hands as it depends on different circumstances and situations however, what is in your hands is the way you approach the issue of dealing with conflict or the way you view the conflict. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has said in the book life without ... Views: 211
Yes! 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: 181
A person enjoys happiness even when there is no money whatsoever. And the other suffers deeply even when there is plenty of money. There can be suffering with money or without money. There can be suffering as a widow or a wife or as a mistress. Even prominent businessmen in the world have ... Views: 211
Desire can lead to greed. It is fine to desire something, but to keep going back for more or keep on thinking about it excessively all the time, will eventually lead to greed.
Desire is something that arises from the moment one sees, hears, smells, tastes or touches something that feels good ... Views: 202
The love that this world talks about is worldly, 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: 169
Thoughts arise in mind, and the mind serves two purposes:
1. That of a radar: The role of the mind is to inform us about things just like a radar: This is good, this is fearful, this is like this, this is like that. It does so with the help of thoughts. It signals what it sees and these ... Views: 223
Only 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: 192
When we reincarnate, we travel to our new bodies instantly
It takes no time for the Soul to leave one body and enter into another. The moment one dies, while one end of the Soul is leaving the body, simultaneously the other end approaches in the womb, where its next birth takes place. When ... Views: 171
Many 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: 197
Many 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: 215
Being happy with yourself and having peace within are both significant aspects of spirituality, but they can have different meanings and implications.
Being happy with yourself generally refers to a state of contentment, satisfaction, and joy that arises from a positive self-perception and a ... Views: 170