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- Is the ultimate purpose of our life to realize God? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“How can I really be free from all miseries? – Live this life to know just this!” - Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan The law of karma is pretty straightforward - When you give happiness, you get happiness. And if you give suffering to others, you get suffering in return. So, from the moment we ...
Views: 553 - When people die how will they come back to the next reincarnation? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are people in this world who do not believe in rebirth. Their belief is that when they die it is the end of the story; there is no life after life and therefore they do not accept reincarnation. There are others who, whether or not they understand reincarnation, they do believe in it. ...
Views: 553 - Should I think positively or stop expecting things? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Dada BhagwanShould I think positively or stop expecting things?... Why not do both? To think positive does not mean expecting only good and good things to happen in any situation. The outcome is not in our hands, but positivity is! For example, say your exam results are due. Now, thinking positive ...
Views: 552 - Which Power Controls our Karma? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Dada BhagwanQuestions such as why we are here and why is it that we are experiencing a particular situation in life kept hammering my mind all the while, until I found a much satisfying answer to it that ‘It is the result of our previous karmas.’ Merit karmas yield positive results like: success, satisfying ...
Views: 552 - Do celebrity suicides prove that money does not buy happiness ? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Dada BhagwanCelebrities appear to have it all: fame, money, and a throng of fervent followers - basically everything one aspires for, from the perspective of material life. Despite this, all too often we hear of these very same celebrities suffering from mental illness and deep unhappiness, resulting in the ...
Views: 551 - Everybody says God exists, why doesn’t God cure Coronavirus? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYes, God very much exists. But, ‘where and how’ is a million dollar question! God is neither a majestic figure residing high up in the skies, nor is he an Almighty, in the sense that he can lift heavyweights or cure Corona virus for you and me. This is an absolute myth! Really speaking, ...
Views: 550 - The Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhether it is simple fight with someone or a misunderstanding with your loved one or some long standing grudge with your friends or business associates, it affects you more deeply than you can imagine. The suffering is in the form of enormous physical and mental burden which people often find ...
Views: 550 - What Aspects of Life Block you from Living Spiritually? - by Submitted on May 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanLiving spiritually means to try and live more and more in the awareness of the Soul, as opposed to material or physical things. What aspects of life block us from living spiritually? 1.Our wrong belief that ‘I am John (the reader may insert his own name here)” In reality, our Self is the ...
Views: 550 - What is the system of life? How do you know that you are free soul i.e liberated One? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe eventuality of death is a certainty which plagues every human being. Given this fact, we all seek a purpose to our existence. This very purpose can be found in recognizing that death is a certainty and so is our rebirth. The karmas we sow in our current life decides where exactly and in what ...
Views: 550 - 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: 549 - How to overcome Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we are not able to obtain the desired results or are unable to attain the desired outcomes in life; when we are hard-pressed from all sides, or we encounter repeated insults and failures; we begin to feel, “I’m not good at anything!” The pressure of circumstances from outside further ...
Views: 549 - I am depressed and am really good at hiding it but I am suffering silently. What should I do? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWhen we are not able to obtain the desired results or are unable to attain the desired outcomes in life; when we are hard-pressed from all sides, or we encounter repeated insults and failures; we begin to feel, “I’m not good at anything!” The pressure of circumstances from outside further ...
Views: 549 - Do lucky circumstances happen because of fate or do we make our own luck? Or is there something else you believe? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhenever good circumstances occur, people generally believe that ‘we’ made our own luck. And when the circumstances are bad, one immediately throws the blame on his fate. What is the real truth? The circumstances in our present life are a reflection of the intentions we’ve harnessed in our ...
Views: 548 - If we are the pure consciousness -the Atman, then who is the doer of Karma? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know, by believing one’s self to be the doer of karma, one binds new karma? Even though we are pure Atman, we are ignorant of this fact. This is because from the moment we are born, we believe our Self to be something we are truly not. We believe we are the name and the body, and ...
Views: 548 - Fear, ahead of Exams! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Dada Bhagwan“You look nervous. Your palms are sweating. Your body is trembling…. People around you are joking and rejoicing, however you are not enjoying it, nor are you even interested in anything that’s going on outside. What happened?” “There are knots forming in my stomach. I am feeling uneasy. I am ...
Views: 547 - What is the Secret to the Longevity in Relationships? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 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: 547 - What should I do when my friend is contemplating suicide? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 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 endeavour. Life is like a see-saw. At one moment of life, happiness is at the top, and in the other moment, ...
Views: 547 - How should improve my focus on studies? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur focus gets lost owing to our distractions such as getting heavily engrossed in use of electronic devices, continuously talking to people or focusing elsewhere like being engaged in listening to music, etc. In today’s world where technology is pervasive everywhere in your life and as it keeps ...
Views: 546 - As per Jainism does the soul have to escape Krambaddh pre-destined events and attain salvation moksha? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanNo! First and foremost, one can never escape the Krambaddh pre-destined events because every event happening in our current life that can be experienced through the five senses is the result of our past karmas. The law of karma is such that: Whatever seeds of karma we’ve sown in our past ...
Views: 545 - 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: 545 - If the Soul is Pure by nature then how did we enter in this material world? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are six eternal elements in this Universe. The Soul is one of them! The Soul indeed is pure in nature and has infinite knowledge of each and every thing and of each and every period of time in this Universe. Like Soul, Matter too is an eternal element. When these two elements come ...
Views: 545 - Is it possible to attain moksha without worshipping or believing in God? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2020 from Dada BhagwanWorshipping and believing in God is essential for the progression towards attaining moksha; otherwise one will be lost in the worldly life and thus one will be unable to find a path which can lead him towards moksha. When we worship God with genuine love and devotion in our heart, the seeds ...
Views: 545 - What are your tips for dealing with depression? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanModern society is extremely demanding and challenging, causing pressure in our personal and social lives. Particularly, the peer pressure to succeed is intense and many are struggling to just survive in such an intense environment. As a result, they begin to have mental health issues which ...
Views: 544 - What is a spiritual Master? How does someone become recognized as one? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAn Enlightened One, also known as the Spiritual Master / Spiritual Leader is One who has a constant awareness of the Self i.e. the Pure Soul. He is free from anger, pride, deceit, greed, attachment, and abhorrence. In His presence, everyone experiences immense harmony and peace. His words ...
Views: 544 - Can an enlightened person survive in today's world living an ordinary life? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAn enlightened person is the One who has attained Self-Realization. The very experience of the Self allows one to stay in the state of Bliss! It is because our real Self is the Pure Soul and Bliss is the inherent property of the Soul. In the presence of any suffering that may come up in his ...
Views: 543 - Is Stopping Expectations a Key to Happiness? - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOh! I had expectations from all corners of life! •Expectation from self to do things in the best manner. •Expectation from the loved ones to always be loving and supportive, and do things as I said. •Expectation from the workplace to appreciate my work-performances. •Expectation from ...
Views: 543 - What is the thing you most need in a Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe thing you most need in a relationship is your ‘will’ to see the relationship succeed and flourish into a healthy, happy one. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!! If you have the required will, it automatically makes the way for the following cornerstones to create a strong bond and ...
Views: 543 - How can I gradually stop my emotional dependency? How can I fix a codependent relationship? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanHaving Normality in Emotions Our emotions should remain in normality, neither above normal nor below! Normality means our behaviour is just like that of actors or actresses in plays or movies. For instance, an actor acts like a good husband and is nice to his wife in the play. He says ...
Views: 542 - How can I stop comparing myself to others including my friends to live a happier and healthier life? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Dada BhagwanQuestioner's Background: I think they're all cool, funny, successful, confident and I’m not. I love what I'm doing, and I believe in my goals, but I think I can't make myself and my goals seem interesting to people. Sometimes I get sad when people praise others. It's like I want all the ...
Views: 542 - The difference between an Atma Gnani and a Guru - by Submitted on May 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe difference between an Atma Gnani- ‘One with full Knowledge of the Self’ and a Guru is immeasurable. An Atma Gnani is here for the sole purpose for you to attain liberation by acquiring the knowledge of the Self from Him. In contrast, a Guru is a guide or a teacher of a sort and exists to ...
Views: 542 - How do I overcome a situation where everyone left me alone? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2020 from Dada BhagwanDo you know when is one really said to be alone?... When one thinks only about one’s own self! When we think only about our self, when we live only for our self, we cannot see anyone else other than our own self. And therefore, no matter how many people are along with us, but we are actually ...
Views: 541 - Is celibacy good for both our mind and spirituality? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur body is connected to our mind and Soul. Therefore, a healthy body is indicative of the healthy state of our overall well being. Now, we all know that by doing regular workouts, making conscious changes in our diet and improving our overall life-style, we can bring about good changes in ...
Views: 541 - When does a Soul get salvation? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2022 from Dada BhagwanSalvation means Moksha, the ultimate liberation. One has been traversing through this cosmos (Universe) for endless lifetimes with birth and death being inevitable. Self-ignorance veils one’s real identity, thereby not allowing one to gain freedom. A person constantly keeps binding karma, ...
Views: 541 - How can i help people battling with loneliness and depression? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo Help People Is A Very Nice Thought Indeed! These days, instead of worrying about other people’s problems, generally one is busy worrying about earning more and more money, and fulfilling one’s own selfish interests. One does not realize that if he serves others, he is going to benefit for ...
Views: 540 - How does the internet contribute to a human’s positive outlook in life? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 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: 540 - Why does human ego keep on increasing with age? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThe word learning has great significance. Learning implies to understand something new, to gain knowledge of something that I don’t know. The act of learning is when in order to know or understand something, I enthusiastically put my whole being into it. When does one stop learning? When one ...
Views: 540 - Can meditation and positive thinking really change my karma? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2023 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let’s understand a bit about the science of karma, in this regard We have already sown seeds of karma in the past life. And in this life, we get the fruits of those karma. If we have sown bad seeds of karma in our past life, then in this life, it shall bear bad fruits, and if we ...
Views: 539(1 vote) - Can someone else control your destiny? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe assumption that someone can control your destiny is preposterous. Because if anyone was able to control the destiny of others then wouldn’t parents change the destiny of their children when they are suffering? Anyone would change the pain and suffering of their loved ones if that were the ...
Views: 539(1 vote) - Master Key for acceptance ! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt’s the 21st century! where our minds are often found crowded and struggling with constant thoughts of wanting to change our painful past, imperfect present and challenging future that we think is in store for us! As said by Carl Jung – “We cannot change anything until we accept it. ...
Views: 539 - Science of Karma - by Submitted on May 04, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThere are so many unimaginable things that happen in our life, and how many unexpected news we hear in life. For instance plane crashes, bombing, fire, earthquake, tsunami, etc. A person exists at one moment, and is no more in the next! Many meet death in accidents, while many die of hunger. ...
Views: 539 - What is the importance of past life karma? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEvery Life Is Connected To Its Previous Life The seeds of karma are sown in the past life, and they bear fruits in this life. So, whatever we are experiencing in our life today is nothing but the result of our past life karma. This is the reason why the past life karma has so much of ...
Views: 539 - Can eternal happiness be harmful? Can it cause depression? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe eternal can never be harmful or a cause for depression; rather it is the source of absolute bliss and a reason for ultimate freedom from all worldly misery. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan says, “Once the bliss of the Soul (Self) is attained, it never leaves. The bliss of the Soul is ...
Views: 538 - 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: 538 - Why do people fail to differentiate love and lust? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOften, the partnership that begins with lust, eventually grows into love, and is at its best when it flourishes into pure love! Very few people may know what pure love is! But for one who is intrigued by people failing to differentiate between love and lust, would definitely be desirous to ...
Views: 536 - Can I Believe in God and Still Accept Science? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2020 from Dada BhagwanA question that has baffled many civilizations and generations to come is can one still believe in God and science simultaneously? The answer does not have to be as complicated as people make it. There are many parallels between God and science. With the rich diversity of countless forms of ...
Views: 535 - Every human being is born with a good soul and clear conscience but its the force of circumstances which turn human to a criminal. How can we transfer a man in a descent one? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2020 from Dada BhagwanThat which is happening today is a result of karma! Everything that we experience through our five senses, throughout our present life is actually a result of our own karma (causes) that we bound in past life. The karma bound in the previous life are in the form of a plan, as though designed ...
Views: 535 - How to get rid of Depression in a Relationship - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Dada BhagwanDepression can materialise at any time for anyone. All one needs to know is how to remove this depression when it shows its early symptoms, so that it does not do any harm to us and our relationship. Fundamentally, the solution lies inside us. But if you are unable to find out how to get rid ...
Views: 535 - What’s the difference between dharma karma and mantra? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Dada BhagwanMantra: Mantra is a means to still the mind. It protects the mind by making it calm and quiet. Whenever some problem comes in life, our mind gets upset, “What will happen? What will happen of this, of that?” At that time, if you chant mantra, it stabilizes your mind. Thus, mantra gives peace ...
Views: 535 - Mankind is always in pursuit of happiness which they never found. Why? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEvery life form, from the very beginning of its existence, is in pursuit of just one thing, and that is Happiness! We do things believing the particular activity will bring us happiness. However, the happiness that it brings is short lived; and often the same activity eventually ends up ...
Views: 534 - How can i deal with my loneliness in a quickest way possible? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Dada BhagwanYou are alone only when you think yourself to be alone. “There cannot be any time, situation or circumstance that can depress You”-Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan So, listed below are some of the solutions that I have learnt from www.dadabhagwan.org and which I’m sure shall prove useful to you, not ...
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