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- What is it that sees through your eyes? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Bob FademThe seer is merely the power of seeing, although pure it witnesses the images of the mind. Patanjali 150 BCE When we ask ourselves the question “who am I?” most of us get simple answers. I have recently heard; me, myself and last week a fellow told me that he knows as a fact that he is a ...
Views: 805 - What Is Low Self Esteem and How to Deal With It in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rebecca MillsWe all get a few knocks in life that affect our self esteem, or our estimate of ourselves. Sometimes a negative childhood also affects our self-esteem and we go through life carrying around this burden of negativity. What ever the reason, your self esteem has a huge affect on the quality of your ...
Views: 960 - What is lucid dreaming? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Burt GoldmanThe word lucid means clear, to have a lucid dream is to be aware of fact that you are actually dreaming. In this state, you are aware of all the events that occur in your dream. It is important to draw the distinction between lucid dreaming and normal dreaming. In a normal dream you wake up not ...
Views: 1329 - 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: 254 - What Is Natural Living? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Jane HarlowI’m sure that if I took a poll I would get a jillion answers. Some of these would probably be: spending more time with nature, going green, living off the grid, growing your own food, buying local, and reducing your carbon footprint. In general, walking more gently upon the Earth, and living ...
Views: 712 - What is Normality? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2024 from Dada BhagwanNormality 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 is on the Other Side of Life? - by Submitted on May 03, 2019 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 ...
Views: 512 - What is our purpose? Why are we hustling every day? What do we want to achieve? - by Submitted on May 11, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEvery morning we wake up with the hope to do something, to achieve something. Right from childhood, our parents are after us to make us learn to sit without support at the right age, and then to make us stand, walk, talk appropriately at the right time, and so on. When we successfully learn ...
Views: 387 - What is Personal Truth? - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Samantha G MartinWe hear about truth, are asked to tell the truth and heck I am even telling you that your truth shall set you free. But what is truth? Is there truth in our media? Well if our news is pretty much the same thing on every channel in in most papers you can be reasonably sure it is vetted ...
Views: 2929 - What is Pure Love? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe 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 - 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: 203 - What is Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Philip MartinWhat is reality, we may say that there are many different levels or dimensions of reality and whatever level of reality you are in that is okay. Actors in a TV series are displaying story lines of characters that script writers have written. They come together in a studio and play out their ...
Views: 1049 - What Is Spiritual Awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Martita Robinson“Jesus Christ knew he was God. So wake up and find out eventually who you really are. In our culture, of course, they’ll say you’re crazy and you’re blasphemous, and they’ll either put you in jail or in a nut house (which is pretty much the same thing). However if you wake up in India and tell ...
Views: 1065 - What is Spirituality and Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn Sanskrit, Spirituality means Adhyatma. The word ‘adhyatma’ is derived from two words – adhi meaning ‘pertaining to’ and Atma meaning the ‘Soul’. Therefore Spirituality means ‘pertaining to the Soul’. Spirituality is the process of leading the total energy of the body to the Soul. It ...
Views: 705 - What Is Spirituality? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from santosh krinskySurveys done of young people today indicate a strong movement to reduce the role of the mainstream organised religions with people claiming to be “spiritual” not “religious”. What is spirituality and how does it differ from being religious? Religions tend to focus on a fixed belief system and ...
Views: 471 - What is the Atman? How Do We Experience the Self? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2021 from santosh krinskyAs long as we are enmeshed in the ego-life, it is essentially impossible to conceive of the status or existence of the Atman. We relate to the physical world, we relate to other individuals as if we are just this limited human existence and being, we perceive and react to everything from our own ...
Views: 491 - What is the definition of "Enlightened" or "Very Spiritual"? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2024 from Dada BhagwanEnlightened is One whose Soul is awakened and Spiritual means turned towards the Soul! The Soul is the real Self. However, due to ignorance, we are not aware of this real Self. And hence, in life after life, we believe the worldly self only to be the real Self. This belief of, ‘I am John ...
Views: 165 - What is the definition of a Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSoul is one’s own real form. Soul is the Self, the real Self. Soul is what one really is! Soul is present in every living being and it is uniform in nature. Every Soul has same properties. The main properties of the Soul are infinite knowledge, infinite vision, infinite strength and infinite ...
Views: 183 - 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: 224 - What is the definition of freedom? Can a person be free from desire? If so, how? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanFreedom means liberation In the spiritual sense, it means to be completely free - freedom from all worldly miseries! Becoming Free from Desires The Enlightened One explains: Desires are of two types: 1. One is the rising desire, 2. Another is the setting desire. Just like the ...
Views: 192 - What is the definition of peace? What is the importance of peace in life? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2024 from Dada BhagwanPeace can mean different things to different people, but it is generally associated with a sense of calm, inner stability and well-being. Peace is a state of harmony characterised by the absence of conflicts, opinions or inner disorder. Peace is often associated with feelings of tranquillity, ...
Views: 180 - What is the difference between being happy with yourself and having peace within you (in terms of Spirituality)? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2024 from Dada BhagwanBeing 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 - What is the difference between Greed and Desire? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2024 from Dada BhagwanDesire 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 - What is the difference between your identity and your Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNone! The Soul indeed is our real identity. We generally believe our name to be our identity and hence introduce ourselves as, ‘I am John (please insert your name here).’ However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, asks us a very simple question here: “Are you yourself John or ...
Views: 382 - 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: 862 - What Is the Divine? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe term “Divine” is used by Sri Aurobindo, starting with the title of his magnum opus, The Life Divine. How do we understand the term? In the Taittiriya Upanishad, a seeker asks his father and guru, “Lord, teach me the Eternal.” The response provides us an understanding of the Divine: “Seek ...
Views: 720 - What is the easiest and simplest way to reduce the amount of suffering we create in lives of others - by Submitted on May 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe easiest and simplest way to reduce the amount of suffering that we create in the lives of others is to: Ask for forgiveness with sincere repentance in our heart. This is a scientific and most practical way, and it is called pratikraman. Pratikraman is a 3-fold process, comprising ...
Views: 268 - What Is the Hardest Spiritual Journey? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleWe live in a time of rationality and reason. As long as you can prove something by scientific means or a reasonable argument, then it is acceptable to society at large. We spend hours every day working out how best to manage our lives and trying to think our way out of situations and ...
Views: 1428 - What is the Million-Dollar Question that Can Unleash Your Full Potential Overnight? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Mohamed TohamiBy the time you finish reading this article, you will have discovered a simple question that will show you how powerful you are and how you can unleash your unlimited potential. Have you realized that you have unlimited potential? Look at the legendary success stories throughout history and you ...
Views: 1105 - What is the Mind? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Stacey PollockHow do we identify the mind in the formation of our reality? Many people question whether such a thing exists, a place separate from the brain that would be identified as the mind. It is one of the greatest looming question marks, especially when it comes to the practical methods of our now ...
Views: 1222 - What is the mystery behind attachment and abhorrence? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAlmost everyone in this world is attached to something or the other – to a particular person or thing, to family, friends, pets, work, a typical lifestyle, some viewpoint, thoughts, etc. This attachment often seems to act as the driving force in life. One fights all odds and even achieves ...
Views: 238 - What Is The Necessity Of Self-Control In Spiritual Living? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Jacques TombazianThe essentials of every religion are principally two: self-knowledge and self-control. Self-knowledge means awareness of the higher Self, the celestial nature of man; and self-control is the check of the lower self or selfish nature. True knowledge of the divine Self comes when the lower self is ...
Views: 1047 - What is the process of Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWe are in the 21st century where with each passing day, more and more things are available readymade, and where higher technology, faster speeds are the order of the day! This trend has obviously influenced the minds of the present generation so as to make them demand faster results in almost ...
Views: 519 - What is the progress of a soul? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Dinesh KumarThe foundation of Indian ethos is 'rebirth' & 'karmic concept'. Karmic concept is an understanding upon the determinism through each act about the shape of ones future whereas the rebirth is an assurance that this life is not an end to ones existence... there was and there shall be much beyond ...
Views: 462 - What is the purpose of Thoughts in our life? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThoughts 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 - What is the reason for suffering and happiness in people's lives? Is it due to past Karma? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, 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: 412 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and living in the present moment? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2024 from Dada BhagwanOnly 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 - 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: 184 - What is the science behind attachment and abhorrence? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanFor infinite times, and in infinite births, we all have suffered in the cycle of attachment and abhorrence. Since we have not been able to understand what attachment and abhorrence is, how it is formed, and how we can get rid of it, we’ve not been able to come out of this vicious cycle of ...
Views: 286 - What is the secret to the longevity in relationships? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe secret to the longevity in relationship is – LOVE, the real love!! The love that we see in our personal relationships always desires to be loved in return and it often seeks to control, if not grossly, in subtle and silent ways certainly. Such love is limited in scope, has conditions and ...
Views: 230 - What is the significance of Samsara and Moksha in liberation? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2025 from Dada BhagwanThe ultimate goal of human existence is liberation. While the cycle of Samsara means the cycle of birth and death, Moksh implies liberation from this very cycle. In the cycle of Samsara, there is enormous suffering, and in Moksh, lies eternal bliss. While passing through the cycle of Samsara, ...
Views: 75 - What is the speed of the human soul exiting from the body after death? - by Submitted on May 23, 2023 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: 255 - What is the test of a person's enlightenment? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAfter enlightenment, you begin to experience the Soul. The awareness of the real Self arises, which gradually transforms one’s entire life. So, to know what is the test of a person’s enlightenment, let’s explore what one would and should experience after enlightenment. This proves as an ...
Views: 384 - What is the way to quit greed? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are 4 kashays (weaknesses) in every human being, namely: Anger Pride Deceit Greed Of these, greed is the first to manifest within every living being, and the last to leave. Greed appears to give us immense happiness, but it actually is at the foundation of most of our unhappiness. ...
Views: 309 - What Is Transformation of the Nature? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2021 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo describes a goal for humanity which involves a change of consciousness and the transformation of human nature. There is considerable debate about whether it is possible to change human nature, or whether we are doomed to be stuck in our animal nature for all times. Sri Aurobindo ...
Views: 615 - What is true and selfless friendship in the best sense? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, from Porbandar, he refused to ask for help… Sudama was a poor Brahmin, who had made a vow that he would never beg for anything. He would make do with whatever he would earn on his merit. But ...
Views: 152 - What is True Character of God? - A Strategy to Perceive True Nature of God. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from GS VirkGod has all the true character that is beyond the perception of anyone. True nature of God that we perceive is a belief. He has all the character that can not be anything or be anyone who may be. He has all the character that can not be confined to space, time or name. God has all the characters ...
Views: 1218 - 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: 196 - What is Yoga? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Karen PierceWhat is Yoga? After years of "searching" and thousands of yoga classes with many well known and not so well known but nonetheless fabulous teachers, I came to realize that Yoga is a living, breathing art that grows constantly through experience and one's experimentation; it is as diverse as ...
Views: 1194 - What is Your 2012 Timeline? - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Meg BenedicteIn keeping with the natural cycles of our planet, Spring is the time of the year to seed our intentions so that they grow and manifest during Autumn's harvest. The Cosmological lineup in Aries since the Spring Equinox has been compelling our thoughts and feelings to focus on self, the 'I AM' ...
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