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- Do our actions decide our destiny or is it the other way around? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWell, the general belief is that good actions lead to good destiny i.e. it brings about positive outcomes whereas bad actions lead to our destiny yielding us negative outcomes. Let us understand this a bit more deeply… For example, I do a kind action of donating money to the poor and needy. ...
Views: 556 - Do Plants Have Souls? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains: “Wherever there is feeling of any kind, therein lies the Soul; and decidedly there is life present there. Therefore, you should know that where there are feelings, life is present there. And if something does not show feelings, then it has ...
Views: 672 - Do self-help books really help or are they just for losers to feel good for some time? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2022 from Dada BhagwanFor anything to be able to help us, it is important that in us is present a deep and genuine earnestness to expound our experience and reach our goal. Be it self-help books or anything else, if we make use of them with utmost sincerity and dedication, for the purpose of attaining our goal, ...
Views: 384 - Do Souls advance after each life? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes indeed! Enlightened being explains how the journey of Soul happens, 1.from a total dormant stage where there is no knowledge or no vision at all, and 2.then develops from one-sensed to five-sensed living being and advances upto human form, and 3.finally attains liberation. There ...
Views: 461 - Do we become heartless and rigid if we become Nirmohi? Why is it like this? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Dada BhagwanA person who pushes away his attractions (moha) through his ego can be called ‘Nirmohi’. In Case Of Nirmohi, Generally The Ego Of “I Am Nirmohi” Remains ‘Nirmohi’ suggests he has reduced everything else, but the ego itself could be still present. If someone insults him or swears at him, ...
Views: 381 - Do we create our own destiny through our choices and actions? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanToday, we will try and understand this through the teachings of the Enlightened One. Do we create our destiny through our choices and actions? Yes, we do! Whatever happens in this world is a result of Nature’s law – the law of cause and effect! We have made the cause and we are getting ...
Views: 237 - Do we have any power to control our own existence or shape Destiny? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanHow is our destiny shaped? Karma defines our destiny. Everything we come across in this life, for instance, people, circumstances, our own body, the way we speak, act, or think etc are a result of our past life causes, i.e. karmas. And when these karmas give their effects in this life, ...
Views: 220 - 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: 412 - Do we need to be Intelligent to be Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNo, nothing like that! There are so many people in this world who are not quite intelligent, yet they are always happy, isn’t it? So, it is not needed that we HAVE to be intelligent in order to BE happy. However, remember ‘The Thirsty Crow’ story that we learnt, while in schl?! This ...
Views: 355 - Do we really see God through thorough yoga meditation? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOne of the many gifts given by India to the world is yoga and meditation, which when practiced correctly, are powerful means of physical, mental and emotional growth and development. Throughout the vast expanses of the Indian subcontinent and beyond, millions of people practice some or the ...
Views: 355 - Do we require to live in the present? What are the consequences bared by an individual without living in present? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “The next second, a moment later is considered the future and, whatever happened a second before is considered the past. But we should remain in the present. The one, who remains in the present does not need to be aware of anything else. Yes, that indeed is ...
Views: 370 - Do you believe spilling milk stepping on chillis or lemons is a bad omen? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo! Spilling milk and stepping over on chillies or lemons does not lead to bad omen. Any bad or good effects that happen in our life are simply due to our own karmas… Earlier, I had this wrong belief that spilling milk and stepping over on chillies or lemons is a bad omen, and therefore ...
Views: 493 - 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: 300 - Do you believe that the body and the soul are two different beings? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOne of the most confounding questions that arises in everyone’s mind at some point of time is: what exactly is the relationship between the body and the Soul? Are they two different beings or two parts of one being? Let us explore! Death is a universal phenomena. Every living being dies at ...
Views: 510 - Do you believe you can overcome addiction by sheer willpower ? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Dada BhagwanYes, you can overcome any addiction with sheer will power. Addiction is a result of our own internal wrong beliefs. eg. “Smoking/Alcohol/Drugs are good for me.” And Gnani Purush Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has shown us an easy and scientific way to overcome any kind of addiction or weaknesses; ...
Views: 569 - Do you know what attracts prosperity and drives away bad luck? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn today’s world, where Kaliyug prevails, majority of people are ready to go to any extent to earn money and become prosperous in life, even if it means adopting dishonest means to get there! One may: × exert undue pressure on his old father and grab away his hard-earned money, thinking it ...
Views: 619 - Do you know why monks and spiritual leaders dont get problems like a normal person? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe primary reason why some people follow the path of monkhood and spirituality is because of their auspicious inner intents sown in their past life. These individuals have experienced everything on the evolution journey through their numerous life forms from good to bad, happiness to ...
Views: 517 - Do you think suppressing emotions helps to reduce the emotion that we are trying to suppress? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“Tolerance really means doubling the anger. Tolerance means to suppress continually. One will realize this when the spring of coil i.e. the suppressed anger rebounds one day.” – a quote of Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan. By suppressing emotions, the emotions don’t reduce; they sooner or later do ...
Views: 1045 - Do you think you can be in love with the same person or soul throughout many different lifetimes i.e through reincarnation? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2019 from Dada BhagwanYes, you can be in love with the same person or Soul throughout many different lifetimes. But it is important to understand the complete science behind it. You could meet the same person, may or may not be in the same relationship though, provided both continue to have an intense love for ...
Views: 560 - Does "putting it out into the universe" mean I have to tell everyone my wishes and desires? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2025 from Dada BhagwanYes, if you want to manifest something, it is put out there into the Universe. That’s right. But it does not mean you are required to tell everyone your wishes and desires to make that happen. The Enlightened One explains how this science works… If someone insults you, what will happen? We ...
Views: 114 - Does a little Failure in Mental Celibacy Completely Break my Brahmacharya - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Dada BhagwanTo fully experience the bliss of the Self, brahmacharya is important. But brahmacharya should be one that is attained with understanding, and not by any kind of force or compulsion. A little failure in mental celibacy cannot break your brahmacharya, provided you are keen, firm and sincere in ...
Views: 520 - Does acknowledging our ego and not letting it win over us is itself ego? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2021 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “Insistence is a photo of the ego!” The ego of any person can be understood from his insistence. And liberation can never be attained through insistence of opinion; it is only when one becomes free from all prejudices, partialities and non-insistence that one ...
Views: 424 - Does ambition come from the Soul? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2022 from Dada BhagwanNo, the Soul is completely detached from the emotion of ambition. The Soul, by its inherent nature, is completely detached from all emotions. Rather, it is merely the knower and observer of everything, without any passion, with perfect equanimity. The Soul and the body have always been ...
Views: 446 - Does anyone administer the law of Karma or is it self administered? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 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: 562 - Does complaining cause Bad Karma? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOften when we face an unfavorable or inconvenient circumstance, we instinctively respond with complaints such as: ●This is all their fault! ●If only they had done as I told them, everything would be fine. ●How rude of them to speak to me like that! ●I would never do that if I were in ...
Views: 462 - Does fear really play an important role in our life? Is fear a gift or a sin? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanFear does influence our life in a big way for it governs how we feel, behave and react in situations given the specific circumstances that give rise to fear inside us. Fear makes us suspicious, creates anxiety, leads to worries and it ultimately takes away our peace of mind. Few of the most ...
Views: 778 - Does God really exist? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, God does exist. But he does not reside in skies! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan explains, “God is in every creature whether visible or invisible. God is in creature, not in creation. There are infinite invisible creatures which cannot be seen even under a microscope; God resides in all of ...
Views: 515 - Does God really have a plan for everyone? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanNo, that’s not true! Whatever karma one binds in this life creates ‘causes’, the results of which one experiences in the next life as ‘effects’. The whole world thus functions on the foundation of this karmic effect. And it is Nature that keeps everything and everyone organized; God does ...
Views: 225 - Does Karma exist or everything comes in life eventually? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhat is it that makes one an established, a powerful or the most influential person in any field? Some say it is hard work while some say it is sheer dedication; for few it is sacrifice that leads one there and few others believe it is talent, many attribute it to one’s good-luck and many ...
Views: 572 - Does karma exist? Will people who cheated or gave you pain get the same thing done to them? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, the law of karma does exist. But do you really want, that people who cheated you or gave you pain get the same thing done to them? The curiosity behind your question could be indicative of your deep vengeance towards the people who cheated you or gave you pain. And if it is so, you are ...
Views: 787 - 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: 620 - 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: 410 - Does knowledge always lead to liberation or does ignorance always lead to ignorance and why? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe search and desire for Knowledge is a natural human tendency.One always wants to travel from ignorance to knowledge, from darkness to light! We are always, consciously or otherwise, aspiring for growth towards becoming a better version of ourselves. And for that to happen, we tend to seek ...
Views: 442 - Does one need to be ritualistic to be spiritual and vice-versa? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe want to merge with God, we want to follow God, and we want to reach God. But how, that we do not know. ‘Ritual’ and ‘Spiritual’ are two different paths in our attempt to fulfill this want. In ritual, one worships the God (via rituals) with the belief that “I am Rahul (you may insert your ...
Views: 600 - Does our Faith require us to do something to attain our salvation or is Faith enough? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2024 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, says, “Faith does not come by force; it arises spontaneously. Faith develops automatically when you have experienced some result, you have benefited in some way or you have experienced some change within yourself. You do not need to keep faith, ...
Views: 243 - Does past karma really work for our present and future life? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe seeds of karma which were sown in the past life, give their effects in this current life; and at that time, depending on one’s inner intent, good or bad, new seeds of karma are sown in this life, which shall give its effects in the future life. Whatever actions we do or words we speak ...
Views: 454 - 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: 431 - Does Shiva fulfill my desire if I stay patient and trust him? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYou 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: 242 - Does spirituality help to purify the heart and progress in life? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, it certainly does! As long as purity does not arise, liberation (Moksha) cannot actually be attained. For Purity, the realization of “Who am I?” must take place. - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan Spirituality means: 1.Attaining the realization of “Who am I” (Self-Realization) from the ...
Views: 423 - Does suffering bring us closer to enlightenment? What are your experiences? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes! It does. Let’s explore how… Enlightenment is the first step taken on the path of liberation Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says: Who is the one that attains the final liberation? The one who is bound attains liberation. Who is the one that is bound? The one who is suffering. Who is ...
Views: 536 - Does the internet contribute to a human’s positive outlook in life? How? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAs we all know, internet has turned out to be one of the most important and influential tools in people’s life today. No doubt there are certain disadvantages of this facility, but despite the negatives, one cannot deny the enormous good it has brought about all over the world. So, like ...
Views: 510 - Does the law of attraction really work? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe law of attraction is the most powerful law in the Universe! It is based on the simple understanding that if you want something with all your heart and Soul, the whole Universe helps conspire to bring it to you. Think of yourself being a magnet. As like attracts like, you attract the ...
Views: 566 - Does the Law of Karma chase people? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes of-course. It’s a law that is universally applicable forever! The Enlightened One explains to us how the science of karma operates: In this world, through the media - the TV channels or newspapers, we see so many bad things happening in this world. And we generally end up blaming someone ...
Views: 478 - Does the media have a negative impact on the way we view ourselves? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2022 from Dada BhagwanIt depends; the media certainly has a role to play in the negative impact on the way someone views themselves, but provided that person is influenced by the media. Television, Internet, newspapers, magazines, radio, bill-boards, social media – all of these bombard information through images, ...
Views: 337 - Does the number of souls keep on increasing just like the worlds population? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanNo, the number of Souls in the world always remains constant. There are 3 divisions: 1.Liberated Souls in Siddha-Kshetra. They have already reached the stage of ultimate salvation, and therefore, have left this world forever. They are liberated from the worldly bondages and hence have no ...
Views: 528 - Does the rituals done after a person is no more makes his soul happy? Which is important making him happy when he was alive or doing strong rituals after he is no longer alive? - by Submitted on May 18, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMaking one happy when he is alive is far more important than anything else in this world. So, take good care of everyone around you. It is our duty to give people peace when they are alive and it is our duty to give them peace even after they have left us. How Do We Give Peace After The ...
Views: 410 - Does the Soul even wander? If yes then why? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes! the Soul does Wander. The journey of Soul encompasses two types of wandering: 1. on account of development, and 2. as a result of bound karmas First, as Stated in Darwin's Theory, Living Being Develops to the Point of a Human Form. The Soul is made up of infinite knowledge and ...
Views: 473 - Does The Soul Take up Space? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are six eternal elements in the Universe... They are: 1.Soul, 2.Matter, 3.Space, 4.Time, 5.Motion, 6.Inertia. The universe is filled with nothing but these six eternal elements. The functions of the six elements... Illustrating the function of each of these elements in ...
Views: 615 - Does understanding spiritual scriptures always need a guru? What if I could not find one? How do I get blessings of enlightened gurus? Who had left this physical plane? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe Spiritual Scriptures Hold the Sacred Words Spoken by the Lord Himself Spiritual scriptures are the Lord’s spoken words to help us conduct our lifestyle in the right direction and lift us up in the Spiritual realm, the end goal of which is liberation from all kinds of suffering. These ...
Views: 501 - Does your Staple Food have an effect on the way you think? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes! 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 ...
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