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- Wisdom of Blaise Pascal - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBlaise Pascal (June 19, 1623 – August 19, 1662), was a French mathematician, philosopher, physicist, and inventor. A child prodigy, he wrote a remarkable dissertation on projective geometry at the age of 16. He later worked on probability theory, developed calculating machines, wrote a key ...
Views: 321 - 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: 319 - Can we live alone or is it necessary to be with someone to live life happily? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2022 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, one prefers to live alone over being with someone, for going with the latter stands a risk of conflicts and clashes, tensions and disappointments in our life. But do you know, in living alone with no concrete goal to follow, there’s a big likelihood of our life going astray?... as ...
Views: 316(1 vote) - Conclusions About the Ideal of Human Unity - by Submitted on May 28, 2023 from santosh krinskyEvolutionary change cannot be measured in one or two generations. Developing ideas and forces may be stirring under the surface, preparing to burst forth and, in the interim, remain relatively unseen. In the interim, life goes on as it has always gone on, with the vital and animal propensities ...
Views: 315 - What is a soul? What is the difference between the body and the Soul? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul is the most precious thing on this planet! Many people also call it Aatma, Rooh, the Holy Spirit, consciousness or super-consciousness, depending on the language one speaks or the religion one follows. The Soul is also referred to as the real self. A Soul is present in every Body ...
Views: 296 - 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: 296 - Choosing Between MERN and MEAN Stack: Deciphering the Full-Stack Dilemma - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2024 from siyaram yadavIntroduction: The landscape of full-stack development is dotted with a myriad of technology stacks, each offering a unique set of tools and capabilities. Two prominent contenders in this arena are the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, ...
Views: 295 - Healthcare App Development Cost & Features - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2023 from Mahipal NehraHealthcare App Development Cost & Features. The healthcare app development cost can vary from $50,000 to $550,000 depending on multiple factors There has been tremendous growth in healthcare technology in recent years. According to Markets and Markets, the market size of healthcare IT will ...
Views: 295 - What are some of the best ways to find inner peace? - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe one that is bound, and the one that suffers being bound, is the one that seeks peace, is the one that seeks liberation. Who is bound? It is our ego that is bound and who suffers the pain of bondage, and it is this very ego that wants peace. So, here are some of the best ways to find the ...
Views: 295 - Why chastity has always been considered as highest virtue? - by Submitted on May 30, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIn the book, ‘Brahmacharya – Celibacy Attained with Understanding’, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, has shown the beneficial effects of brahmacharya with scientific exactness. Let’s look at the following excerpts from this book: Param Pujya Dadashri, herein, says: “So ...
Views: 295 - Can self-realisation erase all of our past karmas? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSelf-realisation stops the charging of new karma; however it cannot erase our past karmas. Let’s understand the science behind this… Whatever we are experiencing in this life is all a result of the past karma. We had made intentions in the past life and bound karma; and hence, in this life we ...
Views: 289(1 vote) - Why is Ahimsa: The Act of Not Harming Anything or Anyone? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe word ahimsa is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘hims’, which means to strike or cause injury or harm. Thus, ‘A-himsa’ is its opposite, i.e. non-harming. What is Himsa? Hurting or harming any living being, even in the slightest degree, through the mind, speech and body is violence. ...
Views: 289 - Wisdom of John Locke - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloJohn Locke (August 29, 1632–October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher and physician, and known as the “father of liberalism.” Liberalism was originally defined as a political and moral philosophy based on the right to private property and personal liberty, basic human rights, and equality ...
Views: 288 - Wise words from Francis Ford Coppola - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloFrancis 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: 288 - Why do people search for "God" if He is already in our hearts? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2023 from Dada BhagwanPeople are in search for God because, they do not know really who is God and where exactly His real abode is. Some believe God exists in heaven while some believe He resides in temples or churches. And for many, He lives in their heart too. But to reach God, first of all we ought to establish ...
Views: 287 - When I was 16 , I used to admire people with luxuries but now I admire them with inner peace. Is the inner peace above the luxuries? - by Submitted on May 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMaterialistic possessions are something that most of us dream for, as they provide us comfort and happiness. We think they give us a better lifestyle and therefore we crave for such luxuries. And if we happen to meet people with luxuries, one often tends to look at them with great ...
Views: 285 - Can I get enlightened by reading something on the internet? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanBy reading something on the internet or even good books and scriptures, one may develop intellectually and rise to a higher level. However, if you are keen in enlightening your Soul, you will have to go to Atma Gnani, the Enlightened One! Only when we attain Self-Realization, we get the ...
Views: 284 - What happens to your ego when you awaken spiritually? How do you deal with an overbearing ego? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIgnorance of the Self gives rise to Ego In common parlance, when we see someone boasting that, “I am great,” or “I am the smartest man in the world”, we consider it as his ego. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, explains, “To boast is called pride, which is an extension of ...
Views: 284 - Mastering React JS: A Comprehensive Course for Web Development - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2024 from siyaram yadavIntroduction: 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: 283 - What does living a blissful life mean ? How is it different from happiness ? Can we enjoy the blissful life ? - by Submitted on May 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanBliss is the natural state of the Soul. And do you know, the Soul is our real Self? Therefore, living a blissful life means being in the nature of the Self! To truly experience a blissful life, we must first attain the knowledge of the Self. It is only after attaining the experience of the ...
Views: 283 - Why does the soul have so much attachment to the body? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2023 from Dada BhagwanMost, if not all of us, know that the body and the Soul are two different entities. We may have either heard about this from our parents in childhood, or later on, when we started taking our first steps on the path of spiritual growth and progress. However, very few know about the exact ...
Views: 280 - Where do you derive your motivation from? What pushes you to keep going and never give up? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanI derive my motivation from the inner chat! Basically, I am a chatterbox. So whenever I have no one outside to talk to, the machinery immediately switches within and my inner chat begins. And I thoroughly enjoy it, for it not only motivates me, but also delights me, energizes me and nurtures ...
Views: 278 - Can an individual Soul think have memories or recognize their loved ones after getting liberation? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNo! Liberated Souls have already reached the stage of ultimate salvation. It means they are free from all worldly bondages; and hence, they have no loved ones to think about or have memories of. Let’s understand this in some detail.... The Enlightened One explains: The fact is that every ...
Views: 277(1 vote) - What are the major things that make you happy in every situation? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe most important thing that keeps us happy in every situation in life is ‘a happy mind’. A contented mind is an ‘always happy mind’. And contentment is an outcome of right understanding. Life is actually very simple! It really is, but we unnecessarily complicate it and make it look far too ...
Views: 276 - 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: 276 - How can I let go of a particular thought? How can I stop thinking about a particular thing which keeps coming into my mind? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAll too often, the mind has a way of getting stuck on one subject; and consequently, this can take away our peace of mind and cause us to feel unsettled and frustrated within. The more we try to move on, the deeper we sink. So, let us explore what we can do to help us move on. Nature of ...
Views: 275 - Will I be punished by God if I commit suicide? - by Submitted on May 12, 2023 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: 274 - The Spiritual Depth of Asè: A Closer Look - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2024 from Krishan KumarIn 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: 272 - What must man do to experience the eternal supreme consciousness within us and to cultivate this wisdom? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal supreme consciousness within is the Self. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan , an enlightened being says, “There is a tremendous difference in the Self as described in words and the Self as experienced. One may forget the description written in words, but one would never forget that which ...
Views: 272 - Do we create our own reality? Are past lives just an illusion? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe concept of creating our own reality and the existence of past lives is a topic of much debate and speculation. From the perspective of Akram Vignan, which is a spiritual path based on the teachings of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the ultimate truth is that we are the creators of our own ...
Views: 270(1 vote) - What are the benefits of removing your ego? How can you go about doing this? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan“If you know ego, only then can you remove that ego.” ~ Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan So let us first understand what exactly is ego…. What is ego? In common parlance, when we see someone boasting about himself that, “I am great or I am the smartest man in the world”, we consider it as his ...
Views: 270(1 vote) - How do I deal with the desire to be important? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanBelieve it or not, this is an utterly useless desire to keep! This one desire makes us run around incessantly in a race for power, position, prestige, name, success and what not, throughout our life. And say, your desire is fulfilled one day and you become an important person. What next? ...
Views: 267(1 vote) - Is becoming successful or failure to do with your past Karma? - by Submitted on May 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanModern society is extremely demanding and challenging, causing a lot of pressure in our personal and social lives. Particularly, the peer pressure to succeed is intense, and many people struggle to survive in such an environment, wanting to succeed and fearing to fail. But how does success ...
Views: 266 - 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: 266 - Is the law of karma (the revenge) actually for everyone, given that many people get away from the wrongs they did? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe law of karma is not your enemy that it will take revenge from you It gives you back ONLY what you have given out in the Universe. The principle of Karma says, ‘Give what you would want to receive’ Many a times we do feel that people who do good have to suffer, and the ones doing ...
Views: 264 - 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: 264 - Wise words from Thomas Hobbes - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThomas 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: 264 - Where does real happiness lie in life? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEvery society in the world undergoes changes. These changes are influenced by the environment, technology, climate, people, interaction, the way we live, and many more factors. And amidst so many changes taking place all around, to find real happiness that remains constant is impossible! ...
Views: 260 - How can one leave greediness strong desire? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2023 from Dada Bhagwan‘Midas Touch’ and ‘Golden Egg Goose’ - for sure, we all have learnt these fables in school or have heard from our grandparents as a bed-time story with the moral stating ‘Greed is the root of all evil’. Similarly, the idiom ‘Leave and Live’ must have visited us in some way too. But the paradox ...
Views: 258 - What should I do when my friend is contemplating suicide because her parents are forcing her to get married against her wish and emotionally blackmailing her ? - by Submitted on May 14, 2023 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 endeavor. Life is like a see-saw. At one moment of life, happiness is at the top, and in the other moment, ...
Views: 258 - How can connecting with your higher self help you live a more fulfilling life? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2022 from Dada BhagwanConnecting with our higher self certainly helps us live a totally fulfilling life The connection happens when we attain Self-Realization i.e. when we realize who really am I. In today’s times, we can attain Self-Realization through Akram Vignan, in just two hours time, as it happens directly ...
Views: 257(1 vote) - A Sensible Spiritual Viewpoint to Seriously Consider - by Submitted on May 26, 2024 from William CottringerA Sensible Spiritual Viewpoint to Seriously Consider By William Cottringer, Ph.D. A viewpoint is the convenient way the brain efficiently gathers all the various thoughts and feelings we get from our experiences in life and from interacting with other people, that cumulatively make up ...
Views: 256 - How can I experience the divine light that is within me? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWe all know that God is divine! So, to discover the treasure of divinity within us, we need to first discover God within us! What is God? Is God the creator of the Universe? or the ruler of the world? Or does God mean Lord Krishna? or Lord Mahavir? or Lord Rama? Lord Mahavir, Lord ...
Views: 256 - Since humans existed we started seeking truth and self-realization but what about other beings or humans of the early stone age? - by Submitted on May 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSelf-Realization can only be achieved in a human form. This is because only in human form, one can charge (bind new) as well as discharge (leave old) karmas, whereas in all other life forms, one sensed living beings onwards, they only discharge karmas. The ability to charge karmas benefits us ...
Views: 256 - Do you believe that people have control over their own fate, or do they succumb to outside forces? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIf we understand the core science behind our fate, we will be in a better position to relate things correctly. As per Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, “Give what you would want to receive. That is the principle of karma.” Whatever seeds of karma you have sowed in your ...
Views: 255 - What are some common misconceptions about your Spiritual? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanEvery person sees spirituality from a certain angle that fits into his / her viewpoint. But to know what really is spirituality, one may visit https://www.dadabhagwan.org/path-to-happiness/spiritual-science/science-of-spirituality/what-is-spirituality/ Many people believe that worshipping ...
Views: 255 - Why are the weak/humble/kind exploited? Is it good to be true always or is being fake good nowadays? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanOne who is humble and truthful is actually a spiritually elevated person Those who are genuinely humble may appear weak to the external world, but actually, they are very, very strong from within. Spiritually, they are highly elevated beings! And similar is the case with truthful people too. ...
Views: 250 - When someone says "it happened for a reason" or "everything happens for a reason," what are some reasons that make sense to you? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2023 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, when someone says it has happened for a reason or everything happens for a reason, it means the law of cause and effect is at play; primarily it has to do with karma! So, let us explore the science of karma: Seed of karma (the cause) — This is in the form of our inner intent ...
Views: 249 - 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: 246 - Is Nirvana a state of being beyond all suffering, or is it the experience of supreme bliss? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYes, Nirvana is a state that is beyond all suffering, and yes, it is the experience of supreme bliss as well. When one attains Nirvana, one attains the ultimate Moksha. So, how does one gain this Moksha? Moksha is achieved in two stages: ● In the first stage of Moksha, one experiences ...
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