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- How do you stay true to yourself and your values? - by Submitted on May 20, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe easiest way is the Akram way! So come, let’s understand it in some detail today... The Enlightened One says: The opposite of truth, integrity and straightforwardness is deceit. Lies, tricks, exaggerated talk, etc. are all traits that walk in the opposite direction of straightforwardness, ...
Views: 389(1 vote) - How can you search your Soul? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe Soul cannot be seen with physical eyes nor can it be completely described in words. Not being able to comprehend this subtlest and the most profound element in the Universe, which happens to be our own real form (the Self that we really are); we are surrounded by endless thoughts like, ...
Views: 388 - What are some tips to get over someone I am madly in love with, without losing myself? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we are madly in love with someone, that person seems like a world to us and nothing seems to exist beyond this world. All our thoughts and actions encircle that person so much so that we even forget our own self. Although, we would never want to come out of that relationship, there could ...
Views: 388 - Why is it said that Liberation is possible in Human Life only? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanLiberation can be attained only from the human life form... There is no other life-form besides the human that has the privilege of being granted the right to ultimate liberation (moksha). Of the four life-forms namely, animal kingdom, hell, heaven and the human form, it is only through the ...
Views: 388 - Does Shiva fulfill my desire if I stay patient and trust him? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYou mean to ask, if you stay patient and trust Shiva, then will He fullfill 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: 387 - Is mankind born to suffer or enjoy? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2022 from Dada BhagwanMankind is born neither to suffer nor to enjoy, one is born to finish their individual karma. Whatever misery befalls us is the result of our own karma. And whatever we enjoy is also the result of our karma. We suffer the consequences of the bad deeds we’ve done and enjoy the fruits of the good ...
Views: 386 - Is Self-Discipline necessary for Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSevere 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: 386 - When a lot of troubles come together in life? what do you do to get out of it? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen a lot of troubles come together in life, know that we’ll certainly get out of it one day! And until then, the most important thing to do is: ‘Firmly resolve that come what may, I shall not get depressed.’ Be strong! Remind yourself of the example of a butterfly being born. To become a ...
Views: 386 - What is the root of our desire and fear? Is it possible to know it? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFear and desire are two most compelling factors in a person’s life. Most of our actions and decisions are propelled by either fear or desire, and hence we remain constantly swinging like a pendulum between action and reaction. So what makes these dominate our life? What is its root cause? And ...
Views: 385 - Do my thoughts define what I am? Should I be punished for inappropriate thoughts? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIn the ignorant state (where there is ignorance of the Self), our thoughts do define who we are. But when we get ‘Self-Realized’, our thoughts then do not define us anymore. Isn’t that amazing?! Our mind is just a reflection of thoughts from the past life. In our past life, we happened to ...
Views: 384 - Does karma really exist who has experienced its undoubted presence? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, karma definitely exists! And each one of us continues to experience its presence in every moment of our life. Whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. Someday, if the soup served to us happens to have extra salt in it, that too is ...
Views: 384 - Is Corona also a soul? Should we not hurt it according to Jainisms non violence theory? - by Submitted on May 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIs Corona also a Soul? Few people say Corona virus is non-living, and others say it is living. While some argue that how can something, which spreads so fast and infects other living beings so quickly, not be considered a living creature; some others feel they are non-living for various ...
Views: 384 - Is there a connection between stress management and spirituality? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanStress is a feeling of an emotional or physical tension Today, so many people in this world suffer from high levels of stress. It is said, ‘Stress is our body's reaction to a particular challenge or demand. It can come from any event or thought that makes us feel frustrated, angry or nervous.’ ...
Views: 384 - Which power is more powerful the brain or the Soul? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2022 from Dada BhagwanThe power of the Soul. It is the most powerful! The brain is a mere organ of the body. It is like a machine, which once the body dies, stops operating. The function of the brain ends there; and the body is discarded. It is due to the presence of the Soul that one knows all that is happening ...
Views: 383 - Can I attain moksha by leading a normal life and just by doing my work as a worship? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIt’s a good thing to do our work as a worship; it ought to be done so. However, that’s not enough to attain moksha. For instance, suppose you’ve been doing your work as a worship, with utmost sincerity. And just then, you overhear two people talking about you. “Oh! Chandu (please insert ...
Views: 382 - How important is it for the enlightenment seekers to practice solitude and silence? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanGenerally, the reason why enlightenment seekers want to practice solitude and silence is to still their mind. However one should check that by doing so, did my mind really become silent, did it stop wandering here and there? If yes, there is some meaning in it and one can and must pursue ...
Views: 382 - What becomes a hindrance in spiritual practice? Is what the ego mind likes not necessarily conducive to grow? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOur own ego and intellect become the biggest hindrance in spiritual practice. It is because of the ego and intellect that we experience obstacles in our spiritual development. So, let us analyse these in more detail and ascertain how they become an impediment to our spiritual practice. ...
Views: 382 - Which way do you choose to enlighten your Soul? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSuppose 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: 380 - I am aware of my pride. I always want to be the centre of attention but I don't want to be an attention seeker. I want people to need me. It's killing me. How do I deal with this? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanFirst and foremost, we should very well know that this want of ‘people should like me, people should need me’ is bound to kill; the very nature of this want is such. The earlier we understand this fact, the better it is for us and everyone around us. Now, let’s address your important question ...
Views: 379 - Can tobacco stop me from beginning my spiritual awakening? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2021 from Dada BhagwanNo, tobacco cannot stop you from beginning your spiritual awakening. So, attain Self-Realization! It will in fact open up the right way to stop your intake of tobacco. When you’ve overcome your habit of smoking, you will enjoy pursuing the goal of ultimate liberation, without any distractions, ...
Views: 379 - Who am I and where will I go after my body gives up? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2021 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the founder of Akram Vignan and an Enlightened being, says, we all are really a pure Soul. But because of ignorance of our real Self, we believe ourselves to be the owner of the body and the name given to identify the body. Following this ignorance, we wrongly believe ...
Views: 379 - Is love the best feeling a human can have? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, love is one of the best experiences that human beings can have. But what type of love? Not the love which is centred on give or take, is full of expectations and where anger, pride, deceit, greed, likes and dislikes arise. Love that changes with people or situations is not real love. ...
Views: 378(1 vote) - Can expectations mentally destroy you? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, they can. When others fail to think, say or act in line with what we expect of them, when people do not follow the expected rules, or when one does not conform to the expected ideas in our mind, we often feel slighted or disappointed. We have a lot of expectations from our own self too. ...
Views: 377(1 vote) - How is detachment from our ego possible? - by Submitted on May 23, 2022 from Dada BhagwanWhat is Ego? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, defines ego: “Ego is to claim to be something you are not. One does not know who he really is, and hence claims to be what he is not. That is called ego. Ego lies in the belief of, ‘I am John.’ ‘I’ (the real Self) is not John ...
Views: 376 - Is Atma the smallest part of our existence? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAmbalal Muljibhai Patel, who later became a Gnani Purush (the Enlightened One), sharing his experience of school days, says, “In my maths class, the teacher had asked the students to find the smallest indivisible number, which is common to all other numbers (LCM = lowest common multiple). From ...
Views: 376 - Ways to keep my mindset peaceful in a negative environment - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur 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: 376 - What is equanimity as a virtue? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2022 from Dada BhagwanEquanimity as a virtue is a life free from pain, suffering and inner suffocation. It means freedom from attachment and abhorrence towards anyone or anything i.e. one neither has attachment towards those who offer him flowers nor any hatred towards those who may choose to insult him. Such is the ...
Views: 376 - Why do some feel that birth and rebirth is a cycle from which one should free himself? Isnt it wonderful to be born and reborn? - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe cycle of birth and death is extremely painful for all. There is immense pain that one has to undergo every time one’s death happens and again at the time of his / her next birth. Only with an enlightened view, one can see the reality as is!Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan asks, “The body is ...
Views: 376 - Can love without an iota of jealousy be considered true love? What do you think about it? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe most glamorous myth going around us is that when you are really in love, you get jealous about stupid things for your partner. There are people who also opine that jealousy takes their relationship to another level as it adds the spice in their dull relationship. Jealousy leads one to ...
Views: 375 - We understand that the world we live in is an illusion, the Atman is the only truth. Does it mean that time is also an illusion? - by Submitted on May 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAkram Vignan provides an in-depth scientific clarification to: 1.Is the world an illusion? 2.Atman, the real truth? 3.Is Time an illusion? Let’s get some of its basic understanding here, today… 1) Our World - is it an illusion or the truth? What if you have a bad toothache and ...
Views: 375 - Do we have the same soul? If not what makes our souls different? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIn every living being, there is the element of Soul (Aatma, the real Self), which by nature, is the same for all. However, physically, each is a separate Soul. Gnanis (the Enlightened Ones) beholds the complete Vision of the whole and complete, independent Absolute Soul (Parmatma) that ...
Views: 374 - How can ever lasting happiness be created? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYour question is very healthy for two reasons: 1.You are clear in your mind as to what kind of happiness you would want to have; and 2.You’ve shown the initiative to look for ways to regulate i.e. intentionally cause the neurotransmitters to flow, rather than wait for such events to happen ...
Views: 374 - How can we make our soul strong? - by Submitted on May 18, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSoul on its own is strong; infinite strength is an inherent property of our Soul. Yes, it’s a different thing that we are unable to experience its strength today. This is because although the Soul that resides within our body is completely pure and infinitely strong, it is surrounded by ...
Views: 374 - Is there anything more important than our eternal salvation? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider very important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. For example - a loving family, a good house, stable income, lot of ...
Views: 374 - How can we be sure that we are carrying the seeds of past karma into our present life time? How do we even know if we or our soul as they say existed prior to our current lives? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanSo often, we experience that suddenly some unexpected or unwanted event happens in life. For instance, a sudden avalanche sweeps hundreds of people away or an epidemic takes upon a huge toll; some die at the time of birth while some are born disabled; a few of us easily achieve a successful ...
Views: 373 - If the ultimate objective is salvation then why do people marry and live a worldly life? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe worldly life, at every step, presents us with many tempting and lucrative goals that we consider important in life; and therefore sincerely work towards and strive for it, sometimes out of need, sometimes out of want. One of such examples is marriage and worldly relationships. Generally, ...
Views: 373 - What should you do if you have an idea of what your purpose of life is? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWell, when you have an idea of your purpose of life, the job is half-done! Yet, the basic and important step to achieve anything is ‘a strong conviction’. For this, you need to ascertain how far your idea of purpose of life is actually right. A Checklist to ascertain whether the Purpose of ...
Views: 373 - Can a non vegetarian be spiritually rich compared to a vegetarian? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is about attaining a unique awareness. Spiritual growth happens when one gains higher consciousness or awareness of his Self which is beyond the awareness of the five senses and the mind-ego-intellect. For the ones who want to grow in a higher spiritual realm and be spiritually ...
Views: 372 - Can one be spiritual while remaining in society? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says, The mind constantly needs nourishment. It needs pressure. It needs to remain busy. The mind could behave badly when you are alone. However, those who have acquired my Gnan remain detached and unaffected in the worldly life and experience ...
Views: 372 - When awakening happened, didn’t your identity quickly shift to the bigger I or the real I? How did you even come to know that you were enlightened? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe Gnan Vidhi, conducted by the Spiritual master, on the path of Akram Vignan, is the process whereby one attains Self-Realization in just two hours! Here, the Soul is awakened in just a matter of 48 minutes. And when the awakening happens, one’s identity shifts to the real ‘I’ immediately, in ...
Views: 372 - Why am I unable to forgive someone even after knowing all the benefits of forgiveness? How do I do that? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOnce you understand what forgiveness means and how easily you can do it, you’ll be able to forgive. But before that... Just imagine, some day, some mistake happened by you. You realized it and you have deep repentance for it. However, the other person is just not ready to forgive you. Every ...
Views: 372 - Is it human actions which determine their destiny or is it already decided? - by Submitted on May 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn general terms, karma means a human action. However, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has explained that karma is not merely an action; in fact every karma happens in a 3 stage process. Let’s see how:- For example, 1.Today, I intend to donate some alms to the needy. This is called a karma seed. ...
Views: 371 - What is the importance of silence in ones spirituality? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan“Our intellect should be used to help the other person. The one who conducts his worldly affairs in a manner that causes least clashes at home, in business, or anywhere else is called an intelligent person”, says Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being; whereas application of intellect ...
Views: 371 - How do I manage ego problems in me? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHave you heard of the 3 letter word which seems exceptionally ‘Immortal, Impregnable, Infinite’, and is living and breathing in every life? Dear readers, if you are thinking about the omniscient and omnipotent ‘GOD’, then indeed it is quite not the case here, as our beloved Almighty is ...
Views: 370 - What is self in understanding the self? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2022 from Dada BhagwanUntil Self-Realization, one does not have the understanding of the Self i.e. ‘Who am I?’ He knows he exists (astitva) but he does not have the awareness of who he is (vastutva). If he were to attain the awareness of who he really is even for a second, he can reach completion i.e. liberation ...
Views: 370(1 vote) - Is it wrong to aspire high in life if one also wants to pursue the path of spirituality? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanIn this world, almost everyone, in their own means, is aspiring for something higher in life. We are encouraged to get good grades in academics, aim for the gold medal in sports or other competitions, and taught not to give up until we complete a given activity in the best possible way. However, ...
Views: 369 - What do you think the purpose of life is? Is there a such thing as true happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIn this world, each one defines his purpose of life, depending on the station one has arrived at while on his journey of spiritual evolution; this signifies one’s spiritual development. Therefore, while for some, the purpose of life is to merely enjoy the pleasures of five senses; for few ...
Views: 369 - What is all about spiritual life? Can anyone live without doing sin in his mind? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAgreed! 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: 369 - What is the main reason behind rise of depression among Indian students in the past few years? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe world is in utter distress today, and if the young generation grows up to bring good relief and peace in this world, what an incredible achievement that would be, isn’t it?! But while we are hoping the young generation to reach out to the world to make it a better place to live in, the ...
Views: 369 - Can an enlightened person remove the sufferings of other people? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOne of the many things that connects us to our fellow beings or for that matter all living beings, is the common experience of pain. We all experience pain in some way or the other, at one time or another. We may try our best, but we can never shield ourselves or our loved ones completely from ...
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