By attaining Knowledge of the Self from the Gnani One becomes impartial. Until one does not become impartial, he cannot see the mistakes of becoming one with the body and mind. But due to the pressure of circumstances the prakruti gets entangled. There Dadashri says to remain vitaraag (absolutely detached) towards the prakruti, do not have attachment or abhorrence, do not defend it either. To not become one with the mistakes of the non-Self complex is certainly true Pu...

By attaining Knowledge of the Self from the Gnani One becomes impartial. Until one does not become impartial, he cannot see the mistakes of becoming one with the body and mind. But due to the pressure of circumstances the prakruti gets entangled. There Dadashri says to remain vitaraag (absolutely detached) towards the prakruti, do not have attachment or abhorrence, do not defend it either. To not become one with the mistakes of the non-Self complex is certainly true Pu...

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...

Among the myriad of relationships in life, the one between a Guru and disciple is most sacred and unique. In the book “Guru and Disciple”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides insight into the nature of the Guru-disciple relationship and offers in-depth answers to questions like: “What are definitions of Guru, and disciple? How is a Guru necessary in spiritual transformation?” “How does a spiritual Guru differ from a spiritual teache...

“Aptavani 1” is the first 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: “Who am I?”, “What is our purpose in life?”, “What is the nature of the journey of souls?”, “Why do bad things happen to good people?”, “What does karma mean?”, “How was the world created?”, “Who is the ‘Doe...

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...

In the book “Death: Before, During & After”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions related to death and dying. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What is death?”, “What are the stages of dying and the signs of death?”, “What happens when you die?”, “Is there life after death, and can you provide proof of life after death?”, “Please explain reincarnation and describe the journey of souls?” ...

In the arena of spirituality, there are unique and remarkable spiritual people who have achieved the highest levels of spiritual development. Some remain in seclusion, while others become spiritual teachers who support the spiritual transformation of humanity. But to meet a Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge), and to access their spiritual power to achieve spiritual enlightenment, is extremely rare. One such Gnani Purush of recent time is Dada Bhagwan. The boo...

In the book “Death: Before, During & After”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan addresses age-old unanswered questions related to death and dying. Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: “What is death?”, “What are the stages of dying and the signs of death?”, “What happens when you die?”, “Is there life after death, and can you provide proof of life after death?”, “Please explain reincarnation and describe the journey of souls?” ...

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...

The religions of the world preserve the knowledge and protect the secrets of ancient powerful mantras. At the heart of world religion, and among the most powerful mantras in the history of religion, is the Navkar mantra, or Trimantra. In the book “Trimantra”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains the Trimantra, its mantra meaning, and the extraordinary benefits of its recitation. Whether wishing to live with no worry while facing prob...

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life will naturally ask themselves how to progress in spirituality, and how to live spiritual values. Must one somehow transcend good and bad, right and wrong? When does one’s spiritual development truly begin? By enlightened definition, the foundation of a spiritual life is a faultless worldview; and to achieve such vision, Self realization is required. In the book “The Flawless Vision”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge)...

Those seeking to lead a spiritual life inevitably face challenges in their sincere pursuit of spirituality and practice. As spiritual development progresses, facing the many unintentional mistakes made through mind, speech, and conduct can become disconcerting. Naturally one begins to wonder, “Is it too late to apologize?”, “How to forgive and forget in unhealthy relationships?” and, “How to forgive yourself - both for mistakes of the past and for ongoing mistakes in...

In order to remove the divisiveness due to differences of opinions between religions, Param Pujya Dadashri has established a grand Trimandir eliminating the divisive view. In which, on one side, there is Lord Krishna, on the other side, there is Lord Shiva, and in the middle, there is the present Tirthankar Shri Simandhar Swami. People from every religious sect will be able to enter this Trimandir, without any feeling of separation. While explaining the science of the te...

In order to remove the divisiveness due to differences of opinions between religions, Param Pujya Dadashri has established a grand Trimandir eliminating the divisive view. In which, on one side, there is Lord Krishna, on the other side, there is Lord Shiva, and in the middle, there is the present Tirthankar Shri Simandhar Swami. People from every religious sect will be able to enter this Trimandir, without any feeling of separation. While explaining the science of the te...

In order to remove the divisiveness due to differences of opinions between religions, Param Pujya Dadashri has established a grand Trimandir eliminating the divisive view. In which, on one side, there is Lord Krishna, on the other side, there is Lord Shiva, and in the middle, there is the present Tirthankar Shri Simandhar Swami. People from every religious sect will be able to enter this Trimandir, without any feeling of separation. While explaining the science of the te...

Absolutely revered Dadashri says, “‘We’ were receiving liberation, but ‘we’ delayed it for the sake of discovering this vyavasthit! From infinite lives, I was seeking precisely this that, ‘On was basis does this world run?’ It is due to that that this unprecedented Akram Gnan was attained. The world was gifted with an unfailing and simple path to liberation and spiritual seekers attained the Self through a one-hour experiment of Knowledge that separates the Self from the...

Absolutely revered Dadashri says, “‘We’ were receiving liberation, but ‘we’ delayed it for the sake of discovering this vyavasthit! From infinite lives, I was seeking precisely this that, ‘On was basis does this world run?’ It is due to that that this unprecedented Akram Gnan was attained. The world was gifted with an unfailing and simple path to liberation and spiritual seekers attained the Self through a one-hour experiment of Knowledge that separates the Self from the...

Absolutely revered Dadashri says, “‘We’ were receiving liberation, but ‘we’ delayed it for the sake of discovering this vyavasthit! From infinite lives, I was seeking precisely this that, ‘On was basis does this world run?’ It is due to that that this unprecedented Akram Gnan was attained. The world was gifted with an unfailing and simple path to liberation and spiritual seekers attained the Self through a one-hour experiment of Knowledge that separates the Self from the...