Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing one’s faults, failures, and unintentional mistakes become disconcerting – even for the most sincere seeker. One may then ask, “What are the benefits of the different types of religion? From the many religions of the world, which practices will accelerate my spiritual growth? In actuality, how to live exactly?” ...

In the book “Noble Use of Money”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains that best charity means to offer happiness to others, for “when you give happiness to others, you get happiness in return”. Dadashri explains that, among the many ways to be happier, the simplest way to “buy happiness” is giving away money, especially in the form of anonymous donations. Dadashri provides answers to questions such as: “Why is it helpful to donate t...

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...

In the current edition, Dadashri gives various details for the understanding of how a spiritual seeker can become free from conflicts that arise due to the fault of suspicion. There are two losses in [harboring] suspicion; one is that you undergo a state of misery, and the second is that you see the other person at fault. So before any suspicion arises, you should remain aware and uproot and throw it out through Gnan. If suspicion arises you should make file number one d...

In the current edition, Dadashri gives various details for the understanding of how a spiritual seeker can become free from conflicts that arise due to the fault of suspicion. There are two losses in [harboring] suspicion; one is that you undergo a state of misery, and the second is that you see the other person at fault. So before any suspicion arises, you should remain aware and uproot and throw it out through Gnan. If suspicion arises you should make file number one d...

In the current edition, Dadashri gives various details for the understanding of how a spiritual seeker can become free from conflicts that arise due to the fault of suspicion. There are two losses in [harboring] suspicion; one is that you undergo a state of misery, and the second is that you see the other person at fault. So before any suspicion arises, you should remain aware and uproot and throw it out through Gnan. If suspicion arises you should make file number one d...

In this part of Aptavani 14, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has uncovered the real understanding for reaching the state of Absolute Self by attaining Self Realization. In Section 1, the knowledge regarding, Real and Relative form of Self; during various phases of this worldly life, while binding karmas, while suffering karmas, while realizing the existence of True Self; has been disclosed by the Gnani Purush himself. In Section 2, a detailed understanding of the different form...

In the book “Noble Use of Money”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains that best charity means to offer happiness to others, for “when you give happiness to others, you get happiness in return”. Dadashri explains that, among the many ways to be happier, the simplest way to “buy happiness” is giving away money, especially in the form of anonymous donations. Dadashri provides answers to questions such as: “Why is it helpful to donate t...

The book presented here reveals the properties of the Self and identifies the problems because of which we are unable to realize the Self. The book is divided into two subparts: Part 1 This part discusses which are the six eternal elements of the universe, the cause of rise of visheshbhav (“I”) and egoism. The soul remains in its original form but a separate identity (“I”) gets evolved due to pressure of scientific circumstantial evidences and self ignorance. “I“ is th...

“Aptavani 9” is the ninth in a series of spiritual books titled “Aptavani”. In this series, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions of spiritual seekers. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What is the definition of ignorance, the definition of self awareness, and the definition of freedom – and are they all related?”, “What are the signs of spiritual awakening?”, “If I gain spiritual power fr...

Suspicion arises wherever there is ‘my-ness’, or possessiveness. Whenever one starts to suffer unhappiness, that is where suspicion arises. The characteristics of suspicion are engaging in extra verification, extra investigation, to have constant thoughts such as, ‘What must it be? What if my wife is out with someone else? Suspicion can ruin infinite lifetimes! The Gnani Purush’ has Seen, Known, and experienced the entire path of moksha and has delivered it to us for the...

Suspicion arises wherever there is ‘my-ness’, or possessiveness. Whenever one starts to suffer unhappiness, that is where suspicion arises. The characteristics of suspicion are engaging in extra verification, extra investigation, to have constant thoughts such as, ‘What must it be? What if my wife is out with someone else? Suspicion can ruin infinite lifetimes! The Gnani Purush’ has Seen, Known, and experienced the entire path of moksha and has delivered it to us for the...

Suspicion arises wherever there is ‘my-ness’, or possessiveness. Whenever one starts to suffer unhappiness, that is where suspicion arises. The characteristics of suspicion are engaging in extra verification, extra investigation, to have constant thoughts such as, ‘What must it be? What if my wife is out with someone else? Suspicion can ruin infinite lifetimes! The Gnani Purush’ has Seen, Known, and experienced the entire path of moksha and has delivered it to us for the...

"The book presented here reveals the properties of the Self and identifies the problems because of which we are unable to realize the Self. The book is divided into two subparts: Part 2 This part discusses the six elements (soul, matter, gatisahayak, sthitisahayak ,kaal and akash) in details and how the whole world is a combination of these elements, and explains the characteristics of matter, property and paryay of soul. “I am Chandu” is the cause of life and “I am soul” gives liberation."

Through the grace of the absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan, the Knowledge of the Self is attained effortlessly, without exhausting the previously charged karma. However, the belief of happiness that exists in the discharging ego of mahatmas gives rise to entanglements. This is indeed the nature of this world, one cannot live without happiness. The wrong belief prevails that ‘If I do this, I will experience at least some happiness.’ However, the repayment of that temporary ...

During the unfolding of past life karma, the filled stock of karma will inevitably give rise to various kinds of ‘storms’ internally. In such cases, You should bring about a solution with steadiness, by remaining in the state of the pure Soul and by Seeing file number one. As You come more and more into the Real, you will be able to become more and more positive in the worldly interactions. The more negatively one speaks, he brings forth that many obstructions. The law i...

Through the grace of the absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan, the Knowledge of the Self is attained effortlessly, without exhausting the previously charged karma. However, the belief of happiness that exists in the discharging ego of mahatmas gives rise to entanglements. This is indeed the nature of this world, one cannot live without happiness. The wrong belief prevails that ‘If I do this, I will experience at least some happiness.’ However, the repayment of that temporary ...

During the unfolding of past life karma, the filled stock of karma will inevitably give rise to various kinds of ‘storms’ internally. In such cases, You should bring about a solution with steadiness, by remaining in the state of the pure Soul and by Seeing file number one. As You come more and more into the Real, you will be able to become more and more positive in the worldly interactions. The more negatively one speaks, he brings forth that many obstructions. The law i...

Through the grace of the absolutely revered Dada Bhagwan, the Knowledge of the Self is attained effortlessly, without exhausting the previously charged karma. However, the belief of happiness that exists in the discharging ego of mahatmas gives rise to entanglements. This is indeed the nature of this world, one cannot live without happiness. The wrong belief prevails that ‘If I do this, I will experience at least some happiness.’ However, the repayment of that temporary ...

During the unfolding of past life karma, the filled stock of karma will inevitably give rise to various kinds of ‘storms’ internally. In such cases, You should bring about a solution with steadiness, by remaining in the state of the pure Soul and by Seeing file number one. As You come more and more into the Real, you will be able to become more and more positive in the worldly interactions. The more negatively one speaks, he brings forth that many obstructions. The law i...