The presented book, called Aptavani 7, is a compilation of Dadashri’s discussion and answers to questions about day-to-day life. Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) sees simple incidences of life with great vision and understanding. Such incidences will give the informed reader a new vision and entirely new thought process in their routine life. The topics discussed here are - jagruti (alertness) in life, handling money, how to remain peaceful in conflicting situation...

Absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan says that compared to attachment, abhorrence is the most difficult to overcome. If abhorrence goes away first, then attachment will naturally leave. Therefore, become vitadwesh, such that abhorrence and vengeance do not remain anywhere! Dadashri says that when ‘we’ make You experience Your Real form as the Self within You, the demerit karma of infinite times gets annihilated and as a result, abhorrence comes to an end. When both of these c...

Absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan says that compared to attachment, abhorrence is the most difficult to overcome. If abhorrence goes away first, then attachment will naturally leave. Therefore, become vitadwesh, such that abhorrence and vengeance do not remain anywhere! Dadashri says that when ‘we’ make You experience Your Real form as the Self within You, the demerit karma of infinite times gets annihilated and as a result, abhorrence comes to an end. When both of these c...

Absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan says that compared to attachment, abhorrence is the most difficult to overcome. If abhorrence goes away first, then attachment will naturally leave. Therefore, become vitadwesh, such that abhorrence and vengeance do not remain anywhere! Dadashri says that when ‘we’ make You experience Your Real form as the Self within You, the demerit karma of infinite times gets annihilated and as a result, abhorrence comes to an end. When both of these c...

Anger management is a popular and necessary topic in today’s world. In dealing with difficult people, in our family relationships, or in facing marriage problems, we simply do not know how to deal with anger! When dealing with anger, we may wonder, “Am I right?” or “How can I make myself understood?” Some of our relationships can be said to be the very definition of conflict! Lacking conflict resolution skills, and out of a sense of powerlessness in our circumstances,...

For those wondering how to lead a spiritual life, Pure Love emerges as an essential value. Naturally one begins inquiring into the ultimate meaning of love, true love, and unconditional love. Other questions may also arise, such as: To cultivate unconditional love, is forgiveness required? If so, how can I learn to practice forgiveness prayer? In the context of unconditional love, what is marriage? Can a husband and wife relationship transform into living for lo...

For anyone wondering what is spiritual enlightenment, it is essential to learn the 24 Tirthankaras of the past, and of the present. In previous era, it was possible to achieve instant enlightenment simply by meeting a Tirthankara. At present, such sudden enlightenment is not possible here on earth. In the current era, one seeking spiritual awakening can search for spiritual teachers to understand the meaning of spirituality and its transformation, but to attain Sel...

The concept of paap (demerit karma) - punya (merit karma) has been discussed at length by Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) Param Pujya Dadashri in this book. Dadashri has described the concept of ‘paap-punya’ in simple words as giving happiness to others we incur punya and giving trouble anyone, hurting anyone by our words, deeds or behaviour, we incur paap. However, if we do pratikraman (whole hearted repentance) we can get rid of paap and bind punya. What is the d...

In the Akram path, sexuality is in the form of discharge, and this notion is often misused as a justification! The opinion that is in favor of the misuse of the knowledge sows a ‘seed’ for the next life, which in turn becomes a cause for wandering life after life. To progress on the exact path of eradicating the seed of sexuality, it is essential to cultivate the mind in a way that supports brahmacharya at the gross level. The moment a sexual thought arises, the process ...

In the Akram path, sexuality is in the form of discharge, and this notion is often misused as a justification! The opinion that is in favor of the misuse of the knowledge sows a ‘seed’ for the next life, which in turn becomes a cause for wandering life after life. To progress on the exact path of eradicating the seed of sexuality, it is essential to cultivate the mind in a way that supports brahmacharya at the gross level. The moment a sexual thought arises, the process ...

In the Akram path, sexuality is in the form of discharge, and this notion is often misused as a justification! The opinion that is in favor of the misuse of the knowledge sows a ‘seed’ for the next life, which in turn becomes a cause for wandering life after life. To progress on the exact path of eradicating the seed of sexuality, it is essential to cultivate the mind in a way that supports brahmacharya at the gross level. The moment a sexual thought arises, the process ...

It is said that parenting is the most important role in life, as well as the one for which there is the least amount of preparation! It is only natural to wonder how to be a good parent, to seek parenting advice, or to inquire into how to discipline children. Parenting teenagers requires the strongest parenting skills – and an almost endless supply of parenting tips. In the book “Generation gap”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers one of t...

Over the course of life, even in happy homes, it is only natural to encounter marriage problems. But, for some, the husband and wife relationship can be said to be the very definition of conflict! In the book “Harmony in Marriage”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides spiritual relationship tips related to maintaining a harmonious marriage. He offers marriage advice in answer to such questions as: “How to resolve conflict in my marriage...

The concept of paap (demerit karma) - punya (merit karma) has been discussed at length by Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) Param Pujya Dadashri in this book. Dadashri has described the concept of ‘paap-punya’ in simple words as giving happiness to others we incur punya and giving trouble anyone, hurting anyone by our words, deeds or behaviour, we incur paap. However, if we do pratikraman (whole hearted repentance) we can get rid of paap and bind punya. What is the d...

It is said that parenting is the most important role in life, as well as the one for which there is the least amount of preparation! It is only natural to wonder how to be a good parent, to seek parenting advice, or to inquire into how to discipline children. Parenting teenagers requires the strongest parenting skills – and an almost endless supply of parenting tips. In the book “Generation gap”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers one of t...

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life may naturally become inspired to live in peace and non violence. To learn spiritual practices to develop these values, one may turn to spiritual teachers, and to variety of religion. But beginning to cultivate spiritual awareness is not always as simple as it seems – especially in family / unhealthy relationships, or while dealing with difficult people. Daily interactions such as these may feel like the very definition of conflic...

Each and every human being has the capacity to identify his Soul and attain salvation. However, one severe obstacle on this path could be sexual attraction/ infatuation. None other than a Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) can help us understand the science behind sexual attraction and help us get rid of it. In the book, Dadashri, the Gnani Purush has discussed the importance of celibacy in the path of salvation…and how it can be achieved even by the married couples. Th...

Over the course of life, even in happy homes, it is only natural to encounter marriage problems. But, for some, the husband and wife relationship can be said to be the very definition of conflict! In the book “Harmony in Marriage”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides spiritual relationship tips related to maintaining a harmonious marriage. He offers marriage advice in answer to such questions as: “How to resolve conflict in my marriage...

In the Akram path, sexuality is in the form of discharge, and this notion is often misused as a justification! The opinion that is in favor of the misuse of the knowledge sows a ‘seed’ for the next life, which in turn becomes a cause for wandering life after life. To progress on the exact path of eradicating the seed of sexuality, it is essential to cultivate the mind in a way that supports brahmacharya at the gross level. The moment a sexual thought arises, the process ...

A lot of people struggle to understand what the truth is, what is right and what is wrong. There is perpetual dilemma to distinguish between right and wrong. According to Dada Bhagwan, the Gnani Purush (the enlightened one), in the worldly life there are three types of truth. One - absolute truth (self) second - relative truth and third - untruth. In this book, Dadashri has discussed the meaning of absolute and relative truth. Absolute truth 'I' can never be destr...