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- If the soul is a creation of matter and energy, how can it be eternal? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAccording to Akram Vignan, the Soul is the essence of life energy, separate from the physical body or matter. It represents the purest form of the self, transcending the limitations of the physical realm. The ultimate goal of the Soul is to attain liberation, breaking free from the cycles of ...
Views: 296 - Why do people go to far off religious places by spending so much money, time, and energy just to pray or to have a darshan of God? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSome of the reasons why people travel long distances and go to religious places to pray or to do darshan are: - Those who go to religious places do not see it as a pain-staking exercise, rather they eagerly travel long and far in order to pay homage to their beloved God. They go there to ...
Views: 296 - Is it OK to never Marry? - by Submitted on May 22, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe answer to this question depends on your spiritual intentions and aspirations. On a basic level, the answer to this question is simple: you should either make a lifelong commitment to one person and marry them or take a vow of never marrying and hence, of celibacy. The key point here is ...
Views: 295 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and living in the present moment? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2024 from Dada BhagwanOnly with spirituality, does living in the present moment become possible, and only when one is living in the present moment, can it be called spirituality. So, the two are synchronous; there’s a direct relationship between the two! Life is really lived only in the present moment What ...
Views: 295 - Have you ever experienced healing, either physically, emotionally, or spiritually through prayer? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2024 from Dada BhagwanI have found great solace and healing through prayers that I learned from the teachings of Akram Vignan. The teachings and principles of Akram Vignan have deeply resonated with me, leading me to a better understanding of myself and how to navigate through difficult times. Here, through prayer, I ...
Views: 294 - If enlightenment is our natural state of being, then why is it so elusive-difficult for us to get back to being what we already are (layers of conditioning)? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2023 from Dada BhagwanYes, enlightenment and the resultant liberation are indeed our natural state of being! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, the Enlightened being, states that Efforts are needed for the daily mundane life but not for attaining liberation, because liberation is the very nature (natural state) of the ...
Views: 294 - 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: 293 - Why do we feel sad when we hurt others? Somewhere we feel that it might hurt them. How do we overcome this? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2023 from Dada BhagwanThe reason why we feel sad when we may have hurt someone is because we have inflicted pain on them. The direct consequence of our wrong-doing is that we feel its effect. This is how the law of Nature works. “The slightest pain that we have, is the reaction of the pain that we had given. So do ...
Views: 293 - Can a Soul be destroyed? If not, why? If yes, then how? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2024 from Dada BhagwanI can neither be seen, sniffed, heard or touched, yet nothing will be “living” if I get flushed! ... Guess ... Who am I? Any guess?? Yes, it is the Soul or the Atma! As a human, we can perceive anything easily if our five senses- smell, touch, hearing, taste, and vision can ...
Views: 292(1 vote) - How can one find meaning in their Suffering if there is no specific reason for it? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2024 from Dada Bhagwan“Every action has an equal and opposite reaction”. This is not only Newton’s Third Law of Motion, but it also reflects the fundamental truth regarding suffering. What is suffering? Simply put any stress or distress on our mental and physical well-being can be regarded as suffering. The ...
Views: 292 - Is it possible to succeed in Corporate and be Spiritual at the same time? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThrough the spiritual science of Akram Vignan, it is very much possible that one can succeed in the corporate field and be spiritual at the same time. First, one’s false belief of ‘I am this body and name’ breaks as one acquires the real knowledge of ‘who am I’. This happens because of the ...
Views: 292 - How can simple Spiritual processes help individuals overcome Self-doubt and achieve greater confidence? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2023 from Dada BhagwanIt is normal to experience feelings of self-doubt when we are faced with new or challenging situations in life. Self-doubt is when one feels uncertain regarding one or more aspects of the self. It often stems from some previous negative experiences that one has had. Self-doubt is something ...
Views: 291 - What happens to emotions when a person becomes Awakened? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2023 from Dada BhagwanA person is said to have been awakened when he attains Self-Realization. What happens when a person becomes awakened? When you attain Gnan (Self-Realization) from the Gnani Purush, ignorance (of the Self) is lifted. On the path of Akram Vignan, which is a stepless path to Self-Realization, ...
Views: 291 - What is all about Spiritual Life? Can anyone live without doing sin in his mind? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2023 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: 291 - How to raise a child with discipline and good manners? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt is a dream and the duty too of every parent to give their child the best possible start in life such that going ahead, he upholds good values and manners in life, maintains respect for all living beings and is able to deal with and manage his problems with confidence. ...
Views: 290 - Is being Materialistic or Spiritualistic better? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2023 from Dada BhagwanSeeking the answer to which is better, being materialistic or spiritualistic, this all depends on what you are looking for in life and for yourself. Let us look at what both have to offer, and see if this helps you to make up your mind: ● Spiritualism brings inner peace and materialism ...
Views: 290 - Tirthankaras - The Spiritual Scientists - by Submitted on May 03, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTirthankaras, the Spiritual Scientists, are the highest, absolute, perfect Enlightened Beings. They have conquered all their inner enemies of anger, pride, deceit and greed and remain free from all the effects of attachments and abhorrence. The term Tirthankaras means ‘full moon’, having gained ...
Views: 290 - Are anxiety and depression permanent or can they be cured automatically? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2024 from Dada BhagwanGnani, the Enlightened One, explains: There are two kinds of depression: One which is since birth. That which is bound in the past life, and is frozen now when brought forward into this life. Another which is on account of self-negativity. Here, one is normal, but has come into the effect ...
Views: 289 - Who are Durga Devi and Ambe Maa? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2024 from Dada BhagwanGoddess Ambika, also known as Durga Maa and Ambe Maa, is one of the Goddesses, who is worshipped and accepted by many religions in India. In West Bengal, Amba Mata is known as Durga Maa. She is also known as Amba Maa, Bahuchara Maa, Kalika Maa, Bhadrakali Maa, Maa Bhavani and many more ...
Views: 289 - 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: 288 - If good karma results in Spiritual Advancement, then what is wealth and riches result of (if it is not result of Good Karma)? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile wealth and riches are a result of good Karma, it is also true that good karma leads us to spiritual advancement. Good deeds like:- Donating large amounts of money, doing religious practices, helping the poor, help one bind good karma. And while doing these deeds, in case one’s inner ...
Views: 287 - Is it possible to prevent Karma from affecting you by repenting and performing good deeds? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, it is possible to prevent karma from affecting us through hearty repentance and doing good deeds that are devoid of selfish motivation. Every one of us is affected by our karma. These karmas were sown in the past life and in this life, they have their effects. Good deeds will give us ...
Views: 287 - How can we quit alcohol dependence? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo realize an addiction as one is the greatest thing ever! Addiction makes us dependent and poses a hindrance in achieving our goals. Hence, addiction is best when quit, especially if that is of alcohol. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, tells us that ‘to realize that an ...
Views: 286 - What are the effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products on Spirituality? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is the path of awareness; as the awareness enhances, one progresses in spirituality. The Enlightened One, while explaining the effects of the addictive products on our spiritual health, says: “Your awareness will definitely become dull. First of all, you are unconscious of ...
Views: 286 - 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: 285 - Ideal mindset for Overcoming Addiction - by Submitted on May 31, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe kind of mindset that we possess is largely responsible for shaping our life, our temperament, and our habits too. An open mindset leads to a positive approach to life and it helps us to come out of any given problem with ease, whereas a narrow mindset makes us stagnant and inactive, hovering ...
Views: 285 - Is success in life determined by karma or fate (destiny)? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSuccess in life is determined by karma and karma only determines our fate or destiny. If success is in our destiny, we have merit karma in our stock which shall give its result when the time is right. We sowed these merit karma in our past life, and when the time is due to give its fruit, the ...
Views: 285 - What does "Searching Deep Within" mean? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, we do have an inner Self! And you are right, it is the spiritual Self. While we are identified in this world through our name and body, that is a transient identity which remains ours for only one life. So who am I on a permanent basis? When this question arises within a person’s mind, ...
Views: 285 - How can spirituality assist us in navigating the ups and downs of life? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality helps us navigate the ups and downs of life with complete acceptance, courage, patience, humility, love, joy and peace. Let’s understand how… Spirituality means Turning toward the Soul When there are ups and downs in our life, we suffer. There’s so much pain, unhappiness, ...
Views: 284 - What are the benefits of optimism? Does it make people happier even when their expectations aren't met with reality? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2023 from Dada BhagwanOptimism means to see a half-filled glass as being half full whereas pessimism is to see the same glass as half empty. Optimism has a whole load of benefits accruing from such a psyche: - We all are happy when the life is on the up side. But the problem begins when the down phase comes. ...
Views: 284 - How does one maintain spiritual mindfulness and awareness of the present moment while being faced with daily struggles and challenges? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2023 from Dada BhagwanTo maintain spiritual mindfulness and awareness of the present moment, while being faced with daily struggles and challenges, first of all, we shall attain Self-Realization. Currently, you believe yourself to be the mind and body complex, isn’t it? Therefore, you experience everything that ...
Views: 283 - Is it possible to get enlightened without doing any spiritual practices or meditations? If so, how can one achieve it? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, it is possible in this era. Where other paths indicate one to do loads of meditations and numerous spiritual practices, there is a simple path that makes one experience the Self directly! Enlightenment is when one gains the knowledge of “Who am I” and “Who is the doer”. It’s a state ...
Views: 283 - Relationship between Spirituality and Winning or Losing? - by Submitted on May 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSpirituality is non-competitive. Hence, there is no scope for winning or losing in it. Spirituality Means Turning Towards the Soul When two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen get together, it automatically becomes water. This is because it is science; one does not have to do anything ...
Views: 283 - Strengthen the bond between you and your child! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanTo strengthen the parent-child relationship one has to strive to keep a balanced approach. The role of a parent evolves from nurturer, guide and lastly to a friend. Until the age of seven or eight years if a child makes mistakes then you have to guide them and even discipline them if necessary. ...
Views: 283 - How do you define Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThere are various ways to define happiness. The most obvious definition is the Oxford Dictionary definition: “the state of feeling or showing pleasure” This definition is quite vague but it gives us a general impression of the usual definition of the word. Although this is clear, it is ...
Views: 282 - What is the relationship between Spirituality and Success? Do you need to choose one over the other? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhat is the relationship between spirituality and success? To know the Soul which is completely free from karma, and walk towards it is Spirituality. And worldly success is the fruit of karma and failure too is a fruit of karma. Our merit karmas yield positive results like success, ...
Views: 282 - Wisdom of Malcolm Forbes - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMalcolm Forbes (August 19, 1919 – February 24, 1990) was an American businessman and publisher of Forbes magazine, which was founded by his father B. C. Forbes. He promoted capitalism and free market economics and was known for an extravagant lifestyle, including spending $2.5 million on his ...
Views: 282 - How do you get Liberation while Alive? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2023 from Dada BhagwanWhile Nirvana is the liberation after death, Self-Realization gets us liberation while alive. Moksha begins with Liberation and Nirvana happens when one attains Ultimate Liberation! Moksha happens in two stages: 1. The first stage of Moksha is attained when Self-Realization happens. As ...
Views: 280 - How to Stop Living in the Past? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2024 from Dada BhagwanInstead of living in the present, we live for the most part in our minds, cluttered with thoughts. These thoughts are related to our memories from the past. These memories are pleasant or unpleasant depending on whether we have an attachment or a hatred towards the subject. For example, instead ...
Views: 280 - Is it possible to practice non-desire while still having a desire for Enlightenment? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, it is possible. On the contrary, it becomes easier to practice non-desire when one has a strong desire for enlightenment. At a later stage, when one is about to attain full enlightenment, the desire for enlightenment also wanes off. But that’s a later thing, enlightenment begins from the ...
Views: 280 - Why do we repent after we do something wrong? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe interrogative title of our article is not only a staunch question on our humanity but also a deep inquiry into our soul integrity, which ultimately can be the path to our salvation if addressed properly. Before diving into the divine outcome of our quest, let us first reframe our question to ...
Views: 280 - What are the effects of having a huge Ego on one's life? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanArrogance, jealousy, disrespect – are all different words used at different times to explain the varying degrees of the ego. That is why the Gnanis have given them different names. No matter how many good qualities a human being has, but if his ego is not beautiful then everything is useless. ...
Views: 279 - How can we make our own inner strength stronger than any external force that seeks to weaken us? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe ultimate solution that will bear results in making your inner strength stronger or infinite energies is through Self-realisation. Inner strength refers to resilience, common sense, and maintaining equanimity that individuals possess within themselves. It is the ability to remain ...
Views: 278 - How does becoming emotionally attached to ideas, people, or things generally affect an individuals long term quality of life and/or happiness? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2023 from Dada BhagwanAll of us are emotionally attached to some ideas, some people and some things in this worldly life, aren't we? The reason why we are attached to these is because we experience a sense of comfort, ease and happiness with them. So far, so good! But how does our emotional attachment towards them ...
Views: 278 - In order to advance in Spiritual life, is a Spiritual Master necessary, or can I follow scriptures and lead a Devotional life? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2024 from Dada BhagwanBy reading scriptures, one can develop and rise to a higher level, but only to a certain extent. A guide is required throughout our life, be it in the form of parents, teachers or a Spiritual master. Just like if you want to study, you need a teacher, in the same way, a spiritual master is ...
Views: 278 - Is there such thing as a "Spiritual" reality separate from the physical one? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIs there such thing as a spiritual reality separate from the physical one? Yes, there certainly is! If so, how do you define it? Soul means Aatma; Aatma means Self. The Soul is our real Self - that’s the spiritual reality. For any living entity to exist in the Universe, they must ...
Views: 277 - When we reincarnate, do we have a audience with god before reincarnating or do we just travel to our new bodies almost instantly? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhen we reincarnate, we travel to our new bodies instantly It takes no time for the Soul to leave one body and enter into another. The moment one dies, while one end of the Soul is leaving the body, simultaneously the other end approaches in the womb, where its next birth takes place. When ...
Views: 277 - Is past life Karma evidence for our present life? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanEvery aspect of our current life is a consequence of our deeds from our past life: the people we encounter, the things we are instinctively drawn to, and so on are the result of our intents and actions from that life. In the present life, you experience the results of past life karma in the ...
Views: 276 - What is the difference between being happy with yourself and having peace within you (in terms of Spirituality)? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2024 from Dada BhagwanBeing happy with yourself and having peace within are both significant aspects of spirituality, but they can have different meanings and implications. Being happy with yourself generally refers to a state of contentment, satisfaction, and joy that arises from a positive self-perception and a ...
Views: 276 - What is true and selfless friendship in the best sense? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, 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 merit. But ...
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