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- How to get rid of Internet Addiction? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanComing out of the Internet addiction is like walking out of a jail and stepping in the real happening world around us. The real world is truly delightful and much more natural too! In this 21st century, no doubt Internet is one of the most important tools for our daily use. But it definitely ...
Views: 686 - What is ego in terms of enlightenment? How do you see through the distinction of true self and ego? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we go around in a belief, “I am so great or I am the smartest person in the world”, people will immediately say, “Look, he has so much of ego”, isn’t it? Even, in our day-to-day conversations, so often we pass judgements, ‘such and such person is so egoistic whereas that other person is ...
Views: 686 - Solutions to Marital Problems - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHusband and wife are two unique individuals who have their own personalities. They decide to unite for a lifetime and become one, when tied in the knot of marriage! They become life-partners and together share their happiness and pain in life. The couple begins their new journey with lot of ...
Views: 685 - Best way to Overcome Breakup for a Girl - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanUndergoing a major breakup for a girl is like walking on fire! The pain, agony and loneliness that one feels is best understood by someone who has equally undergone the same feeling. Depending on how seriously you had taken the relationship, you feel that much miserable post breakup. Giving ...
Views: 684 - What is Purity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2019 from Dada Bhagwan“I heard in a spiritual discourse that purity means to ‘Speak the truth, not to steal, be kind and not to do anything wrong.’ I tried practicing all of that because I want to become pure. However, I could not. I realized that I may not tell big lies, but I tell many little ones. So what should I ...
Views: 683 - Which incident made you realise the difference between self respect and ego? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOh! That’s a wonderful story. Come, let me tell you... I always thought self-respect is one of the most important ingredients in a personality. Anything which you yourself do not respect or value, how can you expect it from others? Moreover, right from childhood, I was inclined towards the path ...
Views: 683 - How Can a Person Stay Happy in Life Even When He Is Unable to Get Much Success? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAs per the latest studies, it has been found that ‘happiness leads to success!’ This means if you want to succeed, it is important that you stay happy. Easier said than done, eh?! Yes, success does generate great confidence and a strong sense of well-being within, which makes one feel happy ...
Views: 682 - Which is a better goal in life to work towards moksha spiritual life or to live this life on Earth doing whatever that makes you happy? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanA goal to live this life on Earth doing whatever makes us happy is the right goal to have, for happiness is the primary and ultimate goal of every living being on Earth. However, when you make a goal, you should perfectly know what you are striving for and should carefully check whether the ...
Views: 682 - How do we Convince People that Happiness is a Self Creation? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHappiness is subjective, and it differs from person to person.Happiness is a feeling of contentment, pleasure or joy which is derived either from the people we love or from certain material items or favourable situations. This feeling of pleasure stems from the associated belief that links ...
Views: 681 - How do we control overthinking and thoughts? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2022 from Dada BhagwanHow do we control overthinking? The nature of the mind is to think. It constantly thinks. But that does not mean we have to always agree only with what the mind is saying to us, especially when it is overthinking to the point that our thoughts become negative, harmful or excessive. Here ...
Views: 680 - What is the definition of God? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanGod means Power; God is the One who has the absolute power! There are uncountable books written on this subject, and many saints and even common people are on the path to know about the Real definition of this Supreme Power; known God! Some people are opinionated that God is the Supreme Power ...
Views: 678 - Is death predestined? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes, death is predestined; in fact our entire life is predestined right up to our very final breath! However, it is important to understand this fact correctly so that we do fall prey by misunderstanding and misusing it. Here are a few more facts related to death from the perspective of ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - Is Rebirth Real? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2022 from Dada BhagwanYes it is. The Enlightened One explains: It is something which may not be verifiable through some physical proof or a laboratory test. However, with a logical and scientific understanding, this fact can certainly be established. There are so many people who have recollected memories of ...
Views: 676 - Fact behind Love - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe word “love” itself brings lot of relationship in front of our memories. Upon analyzing them, we end up wondering whether there is any true love in these relationships? We often hear that “conflicts sustain love”. Why is it so? If there is true love, then why we need to have conflicts ...
Views: 675 - How would you change the world - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanBefore we discuss ‘How would we change the world?’ let’s dwell on the objective behind changing the world. Why would one want to change the world? •To make it a better place to live in, •To live a happy and peaceful life, •To have strong and healthy relationships, •To get things flow in ...
Views: 673 - What is the concept of Dharma? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDharma i.e religion is when an element or any thing reverts to its original nature or state. –Param Pujya DadaBhagwan In worldly interactions, we say, “I am Chandubhai (the reader may insert his own name here), isn’t it? However, Chandubhai is only our worldly or relative self, whereas our ...
Views: 673 - Can an enlightened person remove the sufferings of other people? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 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 ...
Views: 672 - What is Lust? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhether lust is something one is born with, or it is something that one develops at a later point, lust is after all lust; it is harmful anyways! Therefore, it is important for one who is born with lust to look for an effective way to come out of it; and one who is wanting to develop lust must ...
Views: 672 - Are people good by nature and is it the circumstances that make them evil ? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is commonly believed that the fault lies with the circumstances; people by themselves are good in nature, but it is the circumstances that they were put in which made them evil. But just think about it… If that was truly the case, it would mean we are mere puppets in the hand of ...
Views: 671 - What is true compassion? Is the ego capable of compassion? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2020 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: 671 - Define the Nature of God - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know, to understand God’s true nature we must understand who we truly are? Yes, you’ve got it right – this indeed means that we ourselves are God! But hold it, we as in not the body or the name given to this body. That is all temporary. And God is eternal. So, ‘who is God, where is He ...
Views: 670 - How can you tackle your anger with your parents at the age of late teens? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDuring your late teens, your body is undergoing significant physical and mental changes and you will find yourself very emotional. For some teenagers, this manifests in different ways – for example becoming miserable or withdrawn but others may experience uncontrollable anger. One of the ...
Views: 670 - How to Cure a Depressed Child? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDepression is of 2 types. 1.From birth: This is a result of past karma and it could remain for lifetime. For this, we need to consult doctors and take professional help to get the best possible relief. 2.A phase of depression: For some reason, the ego has got hurt and the child undergoes ...
Views: 670 - Am i a Nagging Wife? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo one likes a spouse who nags constantly. When you nag you drive your spouse and family away from you. You create an atmosphere of dread at home. After a while you even forget that you are complaining, it just becomes the norm. After some time, you find yourself looking around your own home and ...
Views: 669 - How can i get the thought of committing suicide out of my mind? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe best thing is you want to get the thought of suicide out of your mind. And where there’s a will, there is always a way! So come, let’s ponder over how we make this possible... First of all, why do you tend to plan suicide? I’m sure there must be some disturbing reason for it. But do you ...
Views: 669 - How can one be happy without depending on anyone? Is it possible? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe all living beings are dependent on each other, not only for meeting our basic needs of survival, but also for our physical, mental and emotional well-being. We are happy when we have good worldly comforts and healthy relationships with our near and dear ones; but feel unhappy when there is ...
Views: 669 - Is it fair to get into a Relationship while Recovering from a Long term Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIf you feel the person and the relationship are right for you, the phase of recovery from depression should not be a deal-breaker. Everyone has some or the other kind of baggage that one brings along with one’s self; so don’t be too hard on yourself. To consider one’s self different and inferior ...
Views: 669 - THE TRUE DEFINITION OF KARMA - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat is karma? Karma, as a word, has been used very loosely. If you are reading this page, it’s likely that you are one amongst thousands who is truly seeking the right understanding of this misunderstood word – "Karma". You are possibly here to understand how our intentions, motives, desires ...
Views: 669 - What does Attachment Lead to? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDaily we come across a number of people in life – at home, at workplace, in school or college, etc. However, some of them become an important part of our life, so much so that they begin to seem to be the very purpose of our existence. This is mainly because we’ve got attached to them. But ...
Views: 669(1 vote) - What is Pure Love? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 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: 669 - Can Hindus recite the Namokar mantra and get benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOfcourse yes! Everyone can and should recite this mantra. Although the Namokar mantra is popularly known to be that of Jainism, the fact is that it is a totally impartial mantra. It is a mantra for everyone! Anyone who recites it gets great benefits as through this mantra one bows to the ...
Views: 666 - What should be the aim in life other than our ambition? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Dada BhagwanApart from achieving our personal ambitions in life, we should strive to keep the aim of ‘not to hurt or cause pain to any living being’ too. This is one of the highest principles of human life. I personally believe that I would give others what I would like to receive. I would not like to be ...
Views: 666 - How to Accept Criticism? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAll of us like happiness, don’t we? When someone appreciates us, we feel very good and motivated. But as we know life is not always a bed of roses. We should always learn how to deal with difficult situations that may come at any time. One of it certainly is that “how to accept criticism?” ...
Views: 665 - The Power of Pratikraman - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanForgiveness - a word that we keep hearing so often in different situations. sometimes in relation to forgiving others and sometimes it is about seeking forgiveness for ourselves. Though giving and receiving forgiveness are seen as two different things; the results of both are the same. It makes ...
Views: 665 - What is the difference between desire and greed? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanDesire is actually a begging on our part and a desire to accumulate more and more is greed. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says, “What’s the need to have a constant desire to earn and accumulate money? Do you have a desire to die? Death is inevitable and so is money that is ...
Views: 662 - What is true and selfless friendship in the best sense? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, all the way 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 own ...
Views: 662 - Where Can We Find God? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 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 ...
Views: 662 - Inferiority Complex - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAt 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: 661 - Is it morally permissible to believe in God? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOh yes! Believing in God is permissible anytime and in every way. And be it believing in God or worshipping Him, praying to God or realizing Him, or even becoming God ourselves, it always stands to our advantage only! When we believe in or pray to God, we develop humility, which is one of the ...
Views: 660 - What are some books for following brahmacharya? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanBrahmacharya or celibacy is one of the most important parts of any spiritual journey. It may not necessarily be a pre-condition for beginning the journey, but after a point, it becomes inevitable. Like with the other spiritual traditions or practices, the practice of celibacy too yields ...
Views: 660 - Who administers the Law of Karma? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo one administers the law of Karma. It is natural. Everything that occurs is a result of natural consequences and there is no higher body controlling the world. Everything that we see, experience and endure is a result of our own self-administered karmas. Every single action of ours, ...
Views: 659 - Does Karma Really Catch You? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAccording to the science of karma, what counts the most is one’s inner intentions. Based on these intentions, good or bad karma get bound. And once, any karma is bound, it is bound to catch you. In next birth, one’s actions shall take place in line with the intentions made now, and accordingly, ...
Views: 658 - How long can a Pure Soul remain Pure?" - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanPure Soul has, is and shall always remain ‘Pure’ in all circumstances.The Soul is always pure, totally pure. Soul is the real Self of everyone. Whether it be a baby or an adult or a Senior Citizen, whether it be an animal or a tree or a human being, the Soul, which is the real Self of everyone, ...
Views: 656 - The Key of Daily Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 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: 656 - How to be Happy in All Situations - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEvery living being is in constant pursuit of happiness as none of us likes suffering. There are so many things that have given us and which continue to give us immense happiness in life – the people we meet, money, work, relationships, weather, our own body, our health, our pleasures, our ...
Views: 655 - I worry about my family, how can I change that - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is a noble thought to keep others happy and to keep our family happy, is considered as one of our duties also. In order to bring happiness, we do only do not understand that we have entangled ourselves in worries. We all do not want to have worries but at the same time we will be ...
Views: 655 - Why do Negative Things come to my Mind? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn a garden, various types of people keep coming and going, at random. Some visit only once, while some come back repeatedly, some stay for a long time, while some make a fleeting appearance. Some enhance the beauty of the garden and bring in joy and happiness, whereas some bring with them ...
Views: 655 - Is Morality a Vanity? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Dada BhagwanCertainly not! But yes, out of ignorance, unknowingly, morality tends to become a thing of vanity. What really is Morality? Morality and sincerity are actually one of the best virtues in the world. When one becomes moral, the bad habits of a person disappear. Suppose there are bars of gold ...
Views: 652 - What is the biggest Obstacle in Self-Realization? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe biggest obstacle in Self-realisation is one’s own pride.There is a positive and negative side of pride. Positive pride does not hurt others, but the negative pride could have a great adverse impact on us, in our life and in our relationships. Pride is an emotion which makes one ...
Views: 651 - What is the Connection between Selfless Service and Spirituality? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSelfless service (seva) and spirituality are closely integrated with each other. There are many interpretations of seva, but the true selfless service is above all as it carries immense benefits. For those who are on the path of spirituality and are inquisitive for their spiritual advancement, ...
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