What is spirituality?
Spirituality is about staying in our True Self (Pure Soul) as a knower and seer.
What is the True Self? It is the Pure Soul. We are not ‘Rahul (You may insert your name here),’ we are indeed a Pure Soul. Rahul is just a temporary body and name, which will die in ... Views:771
No matter how many good qualities we may have, but as soon as our ego raises its head, all the good inside us gets nullified in the eyes of the other person. Ego is generally disliked by everyone as it is laden with pride, arrogance, jealousy, hypocrisy, etc. Our nature should be beautiful; it ... Views:522
It is said that whatever is written in one’s Niyati is bound to happen. In other words, everything is pre-determined. How true is such an understanding of life? Do we really have no control over anything?
According to the law of karma, Niyati is both fixed and flexible.
Let’s see how…
In ... Views:832
Growing up, we have all been taught the importance of doing good!
The reasons for believing in it, at times, may be different though.
Some believe that doing good will earn us some merit points that can be carried forward into the next life while few others may believe that ‘my good deeds ... Views:408
We all have, during our life span, experienced one or more of these emotions; but sometimes it can prove difficult to distinguish precisely what we are feeling at one given time. Most of us are aware that there is a difference, but for the purpose of clarity, let us look at each emotion ... Views:634
Dharma i.e religion is when an element or any thing reverts to its original nature or state.
–Param Pujya DadaBhagwan
In worldly interactions, we say, “I am Chandubhai (the reader may insert his own name here), isn’t it? However, Chandubhai is only our worldly or relative self, whereas our ... Views:470
When you are happy, you are naturally confident, and this is not possible unless you have your ego level at its minimum! Always remember, ego brings only ruin. Arrogance ends our wisdom. Those who are consumed by ego are bound to suffer and bound to be doomed one day.
So come, lets learn the ... Views:511
Every 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:420
Unfortunately, there is no definite answer found to this question as yet.While there are some who claim this most auspicious and sacred mantra to have been composed by Acharyashri Pushpadanta in 1st century CE, there are some who say it is a composition made by the disciples of Mahavira, having ... Views:595
For infinite times, and in infinite births, we all have suffered in the cycle of attachment and abhorrence. Since we have not been able to understand what attachment and abhorrence is, how it is formed, and how we can get rid of it, we’ve not been able to come out of this vicious cycle of ... Views:358
The biggest obstacle in Self-realisation is one’s own pride.There is a positive and negative side of pride. Positive pride does not hurt others, but the negative pride could have a great adverse impact on us, in our life and in our relationships.
Pride is an emotion which makes one ... Views:481
We currently live in a time period referred to as the 5th era, also known as Displeasing era. In this era, you observe that most people are in displeasure of one kind or the other. And principally, any person who is in displeasure will spread only displeasure in his surrounding. Hence, it ... Views:364
It’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:357
Fear 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:624
The most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’
We may know about so many things in this world, but do you know we do not know our own Self? That is our ignorance. And due to this ignorance, we keep believing that, “I am the body or I am the name (given to identify ... Views:403
Majority of us cannot recall our past births. Given this fact, it could lead one to think that why at all should one bother for moksha then? And given such a situation, is moksha excessively overrated?
The answer is a resounding NO!
Moksha means complete and permanent freedom from the cycle ... Views:386
Yes indeed, according to scriptures, life partners are destined!
And we thought I am the smart one to have picked such a good partner for myself ☺.
It is our karmas that determine our destiny.
If you have created best karma in relation to your life-partner, you are destined to have the ... Views:451
I am so glad you asked me this, for I too, just like you, was in search of a Spiritual Master, who could mend my life and put it on the road of progress on the path of salvation.
Just then, I met Pujya Deepakbhai, the greatest Spiritual Master, in my eyes!!!
The moment I saw him, my head ... Views:339
Happy Diwali!
DIWALI is here. And seeing it come, POSITIVITY is in the air!
Everyone is in a joyous mood, busy cleaning their homes, decorating their surroundings, putting colourful rangolis, and doing shopping left, right and centre, preparing sweets and delicacies, wearing new and good ... Views:570
Soul is in fact an eternal element, present in our entire body, except for hair and grown nails. Soul is not a combination of chemicals and electric pulses in the brain.The most scientific definition of Soul is that, ‘The Soul is our Self.’
We may know about so many things in this world, but ... Views:468
It's wonderful to find a person we love and enjoy being in their company, but the problem transpires when this love for them becomes overly clingy and oppressive.
Do you know how does our affection for our loved become so clingy? It is from one’s own lack of insecurity and emotional neediness ... Views:443
Many of us have been grown up with the belief that we all are God Almighty’s creation.
Since we are a child, we are taught that God is the creator of everything in this Universe, including our very own self. But is this really true? If we are God’s creation, then who created God? If God ... Views:438
It is said that when Sudama, Lord Krishna’s childhood friend, went to pay him a visit at Dwarka, all the way 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 own ... Views:464
Oh! That’s a wonderful story. Come, let me tell you...
I always thought self-respect is one of the most important ingredients in a personality. Anything which you yourself do not respect or value, how can you expect it from others? Moreover, right from childhood, I was inclined towards the path ... Views:551
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Modern day science is advancing with great speed and is gaining better and better understanding of what the world around us is comprised of. However, it hasn’t delved too deep ... Views:705
The Science of Karma
The Science of Karma is such that even if one dedicates himself to God, bad karmas will still need to be endured. In life, every one of us, including God Himself, has to undergo the respective effects of bound karmas. No one can escape it!
However, by dedicating ... Views:391
In life, many a times we come across people who are born with a silver spoon, bathed with all the materialistic luxuries and comforts, marking an elegant lifestyle. At the same time, we also come across people, who after innumerable efforts, are not able to achieve much success. Seeing the ... Views:345
An ideal way to live a human life is by ensuring it is a balanced one, both mentally and physically, by living a life which is fulfilling to us and to those around us as well, a life which has a purpose and makes a valuable difference to everyone we come across.
Here are a few suggestions on ... Views:531
Apart from achieving our personal ambitions in life, we should strive to keep the aim of ‘not to hurt or cause pain to any living being’ too. This is one of the highest principles of human life. I personally believe that I would give others what I would like to receive. I would not like to be ... Views:515
Almost everyone in this world is attached to something or the other – to a particular person or thing, to family, friends, pets, work, a typical lifestyle, some viewpoint, thoughts, etc.
This attachment often seems to act as the driving force in life. One fights all odds and even achieves ... Views:433
The kind of books we read essentially depends upon what we want to extract from our life. And ‘spiritual books’ is one of the important sources that help us evolve as a human being in the spiritual realm! They are one of the best ways to gain spiritual knowledge, real wisdom and right ... Views:435
Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being says,
“There should be a lot of peace between husband and wife. If they hurt each other, then they are not husband and wife at all. That does not happen in true friendship. This (relation between husband and wife) is the highest friendship of all. ... Views:446
Do you know celibacy is the king of the body and an extract of the entire living body? A person practicing celibacy maintains good health and also gains good spiritual strength. Such people experience happiness and peace within. They are contented and blissful. They have a wonderful mind that ... Views:621
In life, many a times we come across people who are born with a silver spoon, bathed with all the materialistic luxuries and comforts, marking an elegant lifestyle. At the same time, we also come across people, who after innumerable efforts, are not able to achieve much success. Seeing the ... Views:423
Modern science has been talking about evolution and its many aspects ever since Charles Darwin published his paradigm altering book On the Origin of Species in 1859. In this book, he has talked about how living beings evolve over time by the process of natural selection. One of the most ... Views:387
Many of us have been grown up with the belief that we all are God Almighty’s creation.
Since we are a child, we are taught that God is the creator of everything in this Universe, including our very own self. But is this really true? If we are God’s creation, then who created God? If God ... Views:496
Majority of us cannot recall our past births. Given this fact, it could lead one to think that why at all should one bother for moksha then? And given such a situation, is moksha excessively overrated?
The answer is a resounding NO!
Moksha means complete and permanent freedom from the cycle ... Views:342
With the grace of Pujya Niruma, I attained Self-Realization a few years ago. She gave me the knowledge of the Self, “I am a Pure Soul. And I am totally separate from this body.”
She made me understand, “After death, your body gets cremated and your name too becomes a history. But you remain. ... Views:378
The function of mind is to think.
But when you think about a situation or a problem as if it is everything in life, then worry takes hold. And when you develop anxiety for too many things at the same time, this gives rise to tension. For example, ‘What will happen if I fail in school? What ... Views:431
Most of us have, at some point, read or heard about, and maybe even experienced the power of destiny. Some say that destiny cannot be changed, modified or escaped. While few others say that no matter how powerful the forces of destiny are, it can yet be overcome through strong, unflinching ... Views:327
The festival of Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated, vibrant Hindu festivals and it has been designed to worship Mataji (Mother Goddess) for nine nights.
There are several mythological stories associated with this festival of Navratri and accordingly, it is celebrated in different ... Views:422
It is commonly believed that the fault lies with the circumstances; people by themselves are good in nature, but it is the circumstances that they were put in which made them evil.
But just think about it… If that was truly the case, it would mean we are mere puppets in the hand of ... Views:483
Yes, 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:437
Celebrities 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:436
The science of karma
It is simply the science of cause & effect. Karmas are the actions (causes) and the fruits of karma are its reactions (effects). The rules of karma are such that when you create karma, the resultant effect comes naturally and automatically. The resultant effect is something ... Views:376
Sanchit Karma and Prarabdha Karma
Sanchit karma are the accumulated karma brought forward from our past life. Such karma are stockpiled at a subtle level in the body. And as each karma materializes and comes into fruition, it is called prarabdha karma (fate).
How are our thoughts and ... Views:570
Attain Self-Realization As Soon As You Can
The first thing you need to do is attain Self-Realization!! For details, you may check out https://www.dadabhagwan.org
Let’s assume there is pitch darkness in your house, such that you cannot see anything ahead of you. What happens to you then? ... Views:520
Managing a teenage child is a very sensitive and a crucial chapter in the life of any parent.
In this age, while on one hand children are very curious to explore the world around them, on the other, their friends have a very deep influence over them. This easily draws them into forsaking the ... Views:1037
Salary implies inflow of money and money is considered to be one of the most important sources to live a happy and prosperous life. This is how one perceives a strong relation between salary and happiness. And based on this perception, one develops a deep attachment and sensitivity too towards ... Views:492
If one is stealing in job, he will get punishment by karmic effect. When somebody is giving some donation, he will get better effect. We get the results of physical karmas (our actions), favorable or unfavorable, in this life itself. And the karmic result of our intention at the time of ... Views:478