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- 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: 151 - How to Achieve Inner Peace Despite Life’s Challenges? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2024 from Dada BhagwanInner peace is missing to the point that even managing daily life seems like a challenge because of our emotional state of mind. We have emotions about everything: circumstances, people, and, most importantly, relationships. From an emotion arise thoughts. When these thoughts flow naturally ...
Views: 144 - How does the desire for revenge impact the way we live our lives? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe often believe that exacting revenge is a form of emotional release and that getting retribution will help us feel better. But in fact, revenge has the opposite effect. Even though the first few moments feel rewarding in the mind, psychological scientists have found that instead of ...
Views: 148 - Can I fight my desire for sex with meditation? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2024 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being, has propounded a detailed explanation of why and how celibacy is to be practiced with the right understanding. He specifies that the desire for sex may arise, but with the help of the right understanding, one can oppose it. Fighting against ...
Views: 140 - We are running after Material Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanMost of us indeed tend to chase temporary happiness that stems from the acquisition or experience of material possessions such as gadgets, money, social events, home comforts, and other tangible items or from the five senses. The reason why people pursue temporary happiness is that not ...
Views: 140 - Why do we go to temples if Lord Krishna is everywhere? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThroughout the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says He resides in every human being. Then, why do people go to temples to search for Him? Yes indeed! Lord Krishna resides in every human being! In which form must He be residing? In the form of a child (Bal Krishna) the one with the flute or any ...
Views: 159 - Is it true that only Lord Krishna gives us Moksha? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanNo, it’s not… Lord Krishna has himself said, “It is tough to find the path of liberation (Moksha), but if one were to meet a Gnani Purush, then it becomes even easier than making khichdee (a dish that is easy to prepare).” Moksha is in your hand if you meet a Gnani! The Ones who are ...
Views: 154 - 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: 137 - Wise words from Adam Smith - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAdam Smith (June 5, 1723 – July 17, 1790) was a Scottish philosopher and economist who is widely considered to be one of the fathers of capitalism and economics. He was also a key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment. Below we list some words of wisdom from Adam Smith. “The first thing ...
Views: 170 - 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: 154(1 vote) - Is it true that we should not be attached to things? Does this belief have a spiritual basis or is it supported by scientific evidence? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2024 from Dada BhagwanYes, indeed, we should not be attached to things! When we say we should not be attached to things, it implies we should not be connected with material things such as the worldly things that our five senses enjoy; also material possessions, jobs, finances, etc. That gives us a sense of ...
Views: 159 - 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 ...
Views: 150 - 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: 162 - 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: 163 - Wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSoren Kierkegaard (May 5th, 1813 – November 11th, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, social critic, poet, and religious author who many consider to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical works on organized religion, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of ...
Views: 173 - Wisdom of Soren Kierkegaard - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSoren Kierkegaard (May 5th, 1813 – November 11th, 1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, social critic, poet, and religious author who many consider to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical works on organized religion, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of ...
Views: 168 - 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: 154 - 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: 171 - Do I need to help everyone back who helped me if I didn't return their help in the next life? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIn summary, the Bhagavad Gita says about karma that every action we take has an effect or a result, and we subsequently reap the benefits or drawbacks of our actions. To be united with any action as in ‘I am doing’, will incur an effect. Effects will follow one into one's future life. Now, ...
Views: 143 - 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: 167 - Without accepting someone as a guru, can we gain spiritual enlightenment simply by reading scriptures or listening to lectures? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe simple answer is No! One cannot gain spiritual enlightenment by simply reading scriptures and listening to lectures. We may gain some understanding at the intellectual level, but one needs a living Enlightened being (Gnani Purush) to enlighten one’s Soul. To gain liberation, one needs a ...
Views: 141 - 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: 147 - Wisdom of Charles Babbage - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloCharles Babbage (December 26, 1791 – October 18 1871) was an English philosopher, inventor, mechanical engineer, and mathematician. He is known for inventing the first mechanical computer and is considered the “father of the computer.” Below we list some words of wisdom from Charles ...
Views: 192 - Can a person who has attained Moksha still have attachments to their loved ones? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe journey of life, from birth to death, is simply predetermined with respect to one’s karmic account. Karmic accounts are generated through ignorance and accumulated karma through many births. Due to this Karmic account, a person feels secure with their loved ones (raag) and the same person ...
Views: 174 - What is the definition of "Enlightened" or "Very Spiritual"? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2024 from Dada BhagwanEnlightened is One whose Soul is awakened and Spiritual means turned towards the Soul! The Soul is the real Self. However, due to ignorance, we are not aware of this real Self. And hence, in life after life, we believe the worldly self only to be the real Self. This belief of, ‘I am John ...
Views: 162 - 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: 150 - Spiritual Insights: The Deeper Meaning of Toothaches - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2024 from Krishan KumarToothaches are typically seen as a straightforward dental issue, a signal from the body that something is amiss with our teeth or gums. However, for those who explore the mind-body connection, the phrase "toothache spiritual meaning" suggests a more profound interpretation. It proposes that ...
Views: 195 - Reasons behind Marital problem - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanHusband and wife are two unique individuals owning different personalities, who decide to unite for a lifetime and become one when tied in the knot of marriage! They become life partners and together share their pleasures and pains in life. The couple begins their new journey with a lot of ...
Views: 172 - Wisdom of George Berkeley - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGeorge Berkeley (March 12, 1685 – January 14, 1753) was known as Bishop Berkeley (Bishop of Cloyne of the Anglican Church of Ireland) and was an Anglo-Irish philosopher. His primary achievement was the advancement of a theory he called "immaterialism", which says material substances are ideas ...
Views: 200 - 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: 157 - What are the signs of an Enlightened Person? How can we tell if someone has reached a high level of Spiritual Attainment or not? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThe signs of an enlightened being (Gnani) who has reached a high level of spiritual attainment are outstanding and distinct, and they are of such supreme quality that they stand out immediately: - Nothing in this world that we have experienced so far can come even close to what we experience ...
Views: 156 - Can Ego and Love exist together? What is the difference between Soul and Ego? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2024 from Dada BhagwanNo, ego and love cannot exist together. Loving someone in the presence of the ego will mean love that is forever changing, it becomes subjective, based on a selfish give and take, and there’s a constant fault-finding taking place which could result in a burst of the worst in you or even ...
Views: 162 - Soul Connections - Understanding the Spiritual Implications of Romantic Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2024 from Krishan KumarDreams often act as a mirror to our inner mind, exposing our concealed desires, unresolved issues, and deeply rooted emotions. Among the many types of dreams, romantic dreams about the same person occurring repeatedly hold a special significance. These dreams can evoke a range of emotions and ...
Views: 186 - How do we learn to trust our own intuition and guidance on our spiritual journey? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIntuition is the direct light of the Soul. When we have a problem or seem to be confused regarding some matter, while we are sitting silently and are in steadiness, all of a sudden we get a flash suggesting the path ahead. This is called intuition. On our spiritual journey, depending on ...
Views: 178 - Health benefits of Yoga. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanPeople these days have become a lot more aware about incorporating yoga in the daily routine. Reason being, there are numerous physical, mental and spiritual benefits we gain from yoga. Yoga is a spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which includes breath control, simple meditation, ...
Views: 172 - What are the Spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fight with that? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Dada BhagwanSome of the most simple spiritual ways to learn to flow with life instead of fighting with it are: Not to hurt others The fundamental principle of Akram Vignan is our intent of not hurting any living being through our mind, speech and body. This is the highest of all principles for human ...
Views: 179 - What is the definition of peace? What is the importance of peace in life? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2024 from Dada BhagwanPeace can mean different things to different people, but it is generally associated with a sense of calm, inner stability and well-being. Peace is a state of harmony characterised by the absence of conflicts, opinions or inner disorder. Peace is often associated with feelings of tranquillity, ...
Views: 177 - What is the definition of freedom? Can a person be free from desire? If so, how? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2024 from Dada BhagwanFreedom means liberation In the spiritual sense, it means to be completely free - freedom from all worldly miseries! Becoming Free from Desires The Enlightened One explains: Desires are of two types: 1. One is the rising desire, 2. Another is the setting desire. Just like the ...
Views: 188 - How does overthinking impact mental health, and what coping mechanisms can be effective in managing overthinking? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2024 from Dada BhagwanOverthinking is a harmful habit that can lead to a never-ending cycle of stress and worry. This habit can leave you feeling less confident and motivated, and it can also contribute to various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation and weariness. When you overthink, ...
Views: 180 - Wisdom of Niccolò Machiavelli - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloNiccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (May 3, 1469 – June 21, 1527) lived during the Renaissance and was a Florentine diplomat, philosopher, historian, and author. He served as a senior official in the Florentine Republic for many years. He is most known for his political treatise The Prince (Il ...
Views: 199 - Can humans be truly happy without money or material possessions (materialism)? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2024 from Dada BhagwanParam Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an Enlightened being, asserts, “Until one is under the societal influence (lok-sangnya), there is nothing but pain there, and if one comes under the influence (sangnya) of the Enlightened One, then there is nothing but happiness, happiness, and even more happiness. ...
Views: 172 - Why does trying to make others happy make us happy ourselves? What are some examples? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWhenever we do something that makes others smile, it overwhelms us with happiness. For example, a very simple thing like throwing grains for birds to feed on, or offering our seat to someone elderly or looking tired in a bus or train, or serving our Guru and Parents with utmost gratitude, ...
Views: 161 - 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: 156 - 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: 165 - In matters of love, should you follow your head or your heart? - by Submitted on May 27, 2024 from Dada BhagwanIt is generally advisable to follow your heart when making important decisions related to matters of love or even any other sensitive matter in your life. Why the heart and not the head? - Where feelings reside, that’s where the heart lies. The heart is close to the Soul whereas the ...
Views: 191 - A Sensible Spiritual Viewpoint to Seriously Consider - by Submitted on May 26, 2024 from William CottringerA Sensible Spiritual Viewpoint to Seriously Consider By William Cottringer, Ph.D. A viewpoint is the convenient way the brain efficiently gathers all the various thoughts and feelings we get from our experiences in life and from interacting with other people, that cumulatively make up ...
Views: 233 - 7 ways to help your Child become the best versions of themselves... - by Submitted on May 24, 2024 from Dada BhagwanLearning from our faults is a vital part of growing up and indeed our entire lives. Everyone makes mistakes, not just children. However, as parents, it is our duty to help our children improve and learn from their mistakes. Our intention is to instill good values and principles in them which ...
Views: 202 - 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: 175 - Is it possible to Get Things Done without Worrying? - by Submitted on May 20, 2024 from Dada BhagwanWe come across various situations in our daily life like, ‘I don’t have enough to support my family’; ‘My daughter is not getting married’; ‘What will become of my son?’; ‘What will happen if this work does not get completed?’ and many more. How do we handle such situations in life? Is it ...
Views: 203 - One tip that provides everlasting Relief… - by Submitted on May 18, 2024 from Dada BhagwanThousands of meanings and examples follow the word ‘Adjust’. Whether it is adjusting to a place, an emotion, an individual or a situation. No matter how little or big the extent of the concern, the main goal is to adjust to something or someone peacefully. There are many benefits to being able ...
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