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- When people talk about the ego, what does the ego refer to? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhat is Ego? Ego is the basic recognition you have of yourself in the world. People often misunderstand Ego to be a characteristic that demands self importance or self esteem; but really speaking, it is something that goes deeper. We have been living in the vast expanse of this world, ...
Views: 290 - What does independence mean to you? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIndependence generally means... not depending upon another. Independence means there is no superior over us. Independence is when no one interferes. Independence is when one feels fearless that, ‘Nothing can cause any harm to me!’ Independence is experienced when one is totally free and ...
Views: 339 - Thoughts create desires but feelings and emotions create thoughts? Is this correct? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThoughts get Created from Opinions Thoughts are coming from mind. When one gives any opinion, accordingly karmic atoms get charged. These charged karmas represent themselves in the form of mind in one’s next life. Mind is Nothing but a Collection of All our Past Life’s Opinions. In our ...
Views: 303 - What are some ways to avoid jealousy and greed? How useful is it to live life? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2021 from Dada BhagwanLet’s take the second question first, ‘How useful it is to live life?’ Not at all, provided you want to live a happy and peaceful life. This is a fact! If we believe, jealousy and greed are useful to live life, such wrong understanding would only boost these weaknesses further. Our ...
Views: 338 - 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: 377 - How do you get detached from the outside world and attached to the inner you? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe inner You is the Self, your real Self. It is made up of Gnan (knowledge). Gnan means light! If you have light, you will not stumble in life; you will not be affected if something valuable of yours gets broken or even if something really terrible happens. Right now, do you get affected ...
Views: 327 - Do curses really have some effect on life? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanNo! Gnani, the Enlightened one, specifies, that one who is virtuous never curses anybody and one who curses is not virtuous. So curse, etc. is all a fallacy, especially in today’s times. Yes, on our part, we should not behave badly towards anyone such that one feels like cursing us, nor ...
Views: 329 - Is spiritual awakening a feeling of joy and love? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let’s understand what does spiritual awakening of the Soul actually mean. What does spiritual awakening mean? The Soul (i.e. the Self) has always been in its natural state. However, from time immemorial, one has lived in illusion. This illusion, in turn, has multiplied ...
Views: 290 - Is being sensitive and having a selfless attitude a weakness in this world? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2021 from Dada BhagwanNo, no, not at all! It is in fact one of the greatest strengths in this world. Being sensitive to others’ pain and having a selfless attitude to help people... Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being states, “The act of benevolence is the highest of all human activity. Benevolence ...
Views: 342 - Can a non vegetarian be spiritually rich compared to a vegetarian? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 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: 414 - 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 - What are the ways to connect with God? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe most popular and widely-known ways to connect with God are indeed meditation and prayers! And to know the other ways, the ultimate way, let’s first find out who really is God. WHO IS GOD ? The general belief is that God is sitting up there in the heavens, running the whole world. But ...
Views: 309 - 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 - How do you keep yourself occupied to keep your mind off things that don't help you think positively? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOverthinking means thinking about something for too long and making it into a problem.... problem because generally, overthinking happens around negative thoughts, negative emotions, negative imaginations and negative assumptions. Mind is indulged into multiple things that don’t help you think ...
Views: 354 - Is there a connection between stress management and spirituality? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 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: 313 - How can you stop worrying about the uncertainty of the future and build a positive mindset? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWorries lead to tension and “when it comes to tension, there is mental stress in every way. ‘What will happen if I don’t find a job? Along with that, my wife is sick, what will happen to her? My son is not attending school properly, what about that?’ All of this mental stress is referred to as ...
Views: 614 - 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 - How to manage anger in a better way? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen suffering and hurt ensues within, on someone wrongly accusing us, we tend to get angry. Come, let’s analyze how to better manage our anger in such a situation, with the help of an enlightened view of the spiritual Scientist, who has swarmed across the ocean of worldly life and knows how ...
Views: 398 - Is jealousy a function of insecurity or a reaction of unbridled desire? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2021 from Dada BhagwanJealousy is one of the most harmful of human feelings. Not only does it prevent one from experiencing whatever happiness they have claimed, but it slowly and certainly rots the person from inside such that it leaves nothing but suffering in its wake. Where does such a damaging feeling stem from? ...
Views: 339 - What least basic thing can someone do to start his spiritual journey? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThe most basic thing one ought to do to start his spiritual journey is... Get the knowledge of two fundamental things: who am I and who is governing this world (who is the doer)? Once we get this knowledge, it solves all our worldly problems and we get free from all ...
Views: 301 - Is thinking karma or action karma? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from Dada BhagwanBoth, thinking as well as action are results of karma. They are the results of one’s past life deeds. Akram Vignan explains, every facet of one’s current life is a result of their past life karma. One’s whole life is in the form of discharge of past karma. These comprise of every thought, ...
Views: 349 - How do you help someone in depression and anxiety attacks and help them come back to normal? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2021 from Dada Bhagwan“A Healthy Mind is rare to find, pandemic grind, is a remind to humankind; It is high time to revive and redefine; let us align to the inner divine!” Do the aforementioned stanzas reflect our current mental and emotional state? Certainly, the answer would be univocal and universal with a ...
Views: 311 - What is the mind? How does it work? What are the powers of mind? What is the mind? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhat is the mind? Mind is the place where thoughts arise and exhaust naturally. However, if we get engrossed in our thoughts, the chain of thoughts continues. How does it work? In our daily life, we come across many situations. At that time, we react with a series of attachment and ...
Views: 304 - Does meditation dissolve previous bad karma? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dada BhagwanYes, this can definitely happen… When the time is right, the previous bad karma, by nature, arises, manifests and dissolves. Such is the law of Nature. But whilst we have ignorance of our real form, we believe to be the owner of the name, body, and the ego; and thus continue to charge new karma ...
Views: 340(1 vote) - What is the benefit of being a mouna? How does it help in spiritual progress? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are plenty of benefits in being mouna (silent), especially during arguments, conflicts or difference of opinions. If we are able to maintain silence consciously, it means we have managed to diffuse a situation by exercising self-control from within. We have succeeded in staying calm rather ...
Views: 339 - What is the difference between contentment of enlightenment and isolation of loneliness as both have one common thing lack of desire? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanOne often gets to hear about the wonderful bliss experienced by enlightened beings like Lord Mahavir or current Tirthankara Lord Simandhar Swami. When one ceases to desire anything, one becomes truly and completely free. But the lack of desire that comes with enlightenment should not be mistaken ...
Views: 267 - What should be my first move to start the enlightenment process? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2021 from Dada BhagwanFirst of all, let's understand the term 'Enlightenment' in detail. An example: Suppose one asks you, “What is your name?” You will say, “My name is John(insert your name).” So, are you John or is your name John? Your name is John. Just like when you say, "These are my eyeglasses", you are ...
Views: 266 - 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: 344 - Can prayers help people get over troubles? If so how? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen there’s a lot of trouble in one’s life, eg. lost a job, family member passed away, there’s an ongoing conflict with someone you love dearly, we usually rush to God and sincerely pray to him with feelings of total surrender. So, do these prayers help get over our problems? Yes, a sincere ...
Views: 310 - Why dont I have the motivation to do anything? - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanMaybe it’s the right time for you to embark on a spiritual journey now?! And if that is the case you are one of the most fortunate ones! For infinite lives, we’ve kept doing this and that, but have not achieved anything that has long-lasted. Life after life, whatever our achievements may have ...
Views: 398 - 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: 316 - How is the karmic debt repaid? - by Submitted on May 25, 2021 from Dada BhagwanKarmic debt means that we have bound some bad karma. How is the karmic debt repaid? Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being explains, “There are two directions in which one can progress from a human life-form. If you have a karmic debt, which means that you have bound bad karma; you ...
Views: 411 - 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: 375 - How can we find inner peace and stable mind? - by Submitted on May 20, 2021 from Dada BhagwanInner peace and stable mind are vital to have, in life. Now, there are two types of solutions here - one is a permanent one, and another is a strong one, until we get to the permanent one. Sounds interesting? So come, let’s peruse both, starting with the strong and instant solution. But ...
Views: 337 - What are the causes and effects of gossips? - by Submitted on May 18, 2021 from Dada BhagwanGossip means needless discussion. The effects of gossips are grave, especially when the discussion is regarding people. Gnani explains... It is meaningless to talk about someone else. Moreover, one shouldn’t talk about another person in his / her absence. And if you have to, then say ...
Views: 437 - What is Gods role in our destiny? - by Submitted on May 13, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen suffering comes, it’s a natural tendency to start searching for God’s role in such destiny However, the fact is that God has never done anything whatsoever in this world. God is neither the Creator of this world nor does He run the world. By fact, in whatever we can see and feel in this ...
Views: 338 - 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: 271 - What are some real life examples of karma? Is karma real? If yes then how? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHow? In newspapers and on news channels, day in and day out, we get to hear about hundreds of unimaginable and unexpected events that take place in the world, such as plane crashes, bombings, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. causing innumerable unnatural deaths. People who had no plans to be ...
Views: 403 - What can I do practice starting now to become enlightened and always accepting towards my thoughts, feelings, pain, anxiety and suffering? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2021 from Dada BhagwanAcceptance is one of the most important virtues of an enlightened being. We have heard stories of great ones who have shown tremendous amount of acceptance. Be it Lord Mahavir whose ears were painfully pierced, or Lord Rama who readily accepted going to exile to honour his father’s promise, or ...
Views: 275 - What is Gods role in our destiny? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2021 from Dada BhagwanWhen suffering comes, it’s a natural tendency to start searching for God’s role in such destiny. However, the fact is that God has never done anything whatsoever in this world. God is neither the Creator of this world nor does He run the world. By fact, in whatever we can see and feel in this ...
Views: 326 - 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: 287 - How do I develop the quality of humanity in life and improve spirituality? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2021 from Dada BhagwanHumanity begins with an obliging nature. If a person were to follow the goal of developing the quality of humanity, he would soon attain liberation which is the end goal of spirituality. Religion begins from the moment you give happiness to others. You will be happy if you give happiness to ...
Views: 354 - 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 God deeply emotional and is our being thankful important? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2021 from Dada BhagwanEmotion means feeling, and it is a part of our relative self It is said, when thoughts are flowing at a natural rate, there is peace, but when thoughts of anxiousness, depression and fear arise, one may become emotional. Anger, pride, attachment and greed cause a person to become ...
Views: 319 - Why does ego take an upper hand in our mind after we complete a tough task? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from Dada BhagwanIt is because the ego wants to take the accolade, it likes to be appreciated and recognised. Moreover, the ego loves to dwell in self-importance and control. Although ego is not able to do anything, yet it believes to be the ‘doer’ of every positive task that happens, and accordingly takes ...
Views: 339 - Is brahmacharya important? What is the use of this? If it is powerful why is no one following this? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from Dada BhagwanThere are two kinds of brahmacharya: 1.One form of brahmacharya is when you do not participate in or encourage sexuality through the mind, speech, and body, and 2.The ultimate form of brahmacharya (celibacy) is when one’s focus is always in the awareness of ‘I am a Pure Soul.’ It is to ...
Views: 365 - 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 - 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: 306 - Is it possible to live a life of bliss and joy without any suffering whatsoever? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2021 from Dada BhagwanMost likely, each one of us has experienced suffering in life, in one form or the other. The statistics go on to show that today, nine out of ten people in this world are suffering either due to some mental or physical or emotional or financial problem. WHY DO I SUFFER ? The word suffering ...
Views: 267 - 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 ...
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